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R736 HKH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,250 mi
Last recorded153,250 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 HKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 153,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front leaf spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 151,581 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center chassis x 3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center chassis x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear spring eye bush .

some corrosion to fuel pipes .

covers fitted over rear lamps

Fail 16 Mar 2016 141,406 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside rear spring eye bush .

some corrosion to fuel pipes .

covers fitted over rear lamps

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing .

some damage to offside rear body corner .

wire mesh fitted over rear lamp units .

Fail 18 Mar 2014 120,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing .

some damage to offside rear body corner .

wire mesh fitted over rear lamp units .

Pass 22 Mar 2013 109,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedel rubber missing .

Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedel rubber missing .

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,745 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 98,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 85,120 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,928 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,983 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,087 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 46,087 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 43,218 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R736 HKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R736 HKH, 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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R736 HKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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