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R763 EFU

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,508 mi
Last recorded189,508 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 EFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 189,508 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jul 2010 189,500 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2009 178,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 168,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 158,754 miles

offside front tyre edged

Pass 9 Jan 2007 156,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 153,064 miles

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

rear brake limiter corroding

screen marked

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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R763 EFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R763 EFU, 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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R763 EFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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