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R708 WLO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,951 mi
Last recorded153,951 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 WLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 153,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,091 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,030 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Jan 2021 126,798 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

brake discs rusty from sitting

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,602 miles

all shocks getting weak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,236 miles

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front brake pipe by flexi corroded

Rear lenses cracked

slight weap of fuel on pipe near cab

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,236 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front brake pipe by flexi corroded

Rear lenses cracked

slight weap of fuel on pipe near cab

Pass 3 Apr 2017 124,779 miles

rear light lenses cracked

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,222 miles

rear light lenses cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,221 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively end torn (8.2.2)

rear light lenses cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,548 miles

creaking noise from n/s front top arm

slight drag on o/s front brake

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,548 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

creaking noise from n/s front top arm

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,505 miles

dirty underneath

rear lenzes cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 116,505 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear lenzes cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,448 miles

rear light lenzes cracked

brake pipes at load valve rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,012 miles

n/s rear ,n/s front brakes sticky

rear lenzes cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery low power

n/s rear ,n/s front brakes sticky

rear lenzes cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 105,369 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 105,369 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,289 miles

rear lenzes broken

Fail 1 Feb 2010 10,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 98,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 88,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 85,720 miles

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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R708 WLO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R708 WLO, 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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What year was R708 WLO registered?

R708 WLO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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