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R749 CEE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 CEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 86,869 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 24 May 2010 70,970 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 70,970 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,076 miles

front propshaft universal joint - play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,024 miles

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

front propshaft universal joint - play - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

rear silencer corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,978 miles

chassis surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake pipes from hose corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear leaf spring shackle lower bush - play

offside rear brake pipes to compensator (front to rear) corroded - STRONG ADVICE

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,240 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,240 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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R749 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R749 CEE, 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 R749 CEE registered?

R749 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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