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R754 CEE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,215 mi
Last recorded146,215 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 CEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 146,215 miles

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

Oil leak

battery incesure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underneath the vehicle has lot of corrision but when tapped with corrision assesment tool not holed or excessively weakend

Fail 13 Aug 2008 146,212 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

alot of surface corrsion on the underneath of the vehicle but when tapped with corrsion assesment not holed or excessively weakened

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 142,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 138,782 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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R754 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R754 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 R754 CEE registered?

R754 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R754 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 CEE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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