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R770 HNV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,564 mi
Last recorded142,564 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 HNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 142,564 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 142,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 135,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2008 127,516 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 127,516 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 122,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 122,170 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 117,625 miles

adv 15% imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv exhaust rear box mounting heavily corroded

adv exhaust tail pipe corroded

adv front brake discs worn

adv nearside front tyre wearing on edges

adv offside front headlight lense corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2006 117,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

ADVISE STRONG exhaust tail pipe badly corroded/detiorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise strong radiator basdly detiorated and partialy missing (fins)

front brake discs badly worn

metal fuel lines corroded

nearside front tyre worn

offside headlight wireing poor

rear light lenses damaged

transmission noise from rear

Pass 16 Dec 2005 113,143 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 113,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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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R770 HNV 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 54.5%.

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 R770 HNV, 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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R770 HNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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