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R743 HKH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 HKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,533 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,532 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 628,099 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside hand brake lower effort than offside

Pass 23 May 2008 60,382 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 60,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 53,781 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,781 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 44,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 44,126 miles

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

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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R743 HKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R743 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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What year was R743 HKH registered?

R743 HKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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