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R760 TJM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,560 mi
Last recorded173,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 TJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 173,560 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 165,200 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 164,698 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 160,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis and suspension very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2007 143,227 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 143,144 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 130,447 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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R760 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R760 TJM, 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 R760 TJM registered?

R760 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R760 TJM safe to buy?

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