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R734 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,769 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exh corr

exh fouls underside

n/s/f body mtg damaged

o/s/r fuel pipe corr

slight oil leak at steer/box

Fail 19 Mar 2009 114,763 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exh corr

exh fouls underside

n/s/f body mtg damaged

o/s/r fuel pipe corr

slight oil leak at steer/box

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,095 miles

dampness around brake components

exhaust fouls at front

o/s & n/s door steps corr

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2008 106,088 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust fouls at front

o/s & n/s door steps corr

Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,455 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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R734 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R734 MDK, 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 R734 MDK registered?

R734 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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