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R677 HPT

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 HPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 115,826 miles

Nearside Front slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2015 115,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 98,648 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 290,542 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 290,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 73,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 65,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 65,684 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,022 miles

Advise O/S/F upper ball joint cover split

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,810 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 46,767 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,932 miles

FRONT NO PLATE

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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R677 HPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 115,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R677 HPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R677 HPT is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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