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R772 ACR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,447 mi
Last recorded218,447 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 ACR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 218,447 miles

All brake pipes painted black

Bonnet secured closed with cord

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tailgate secured closed with cord

Fail 5 Oct 2009 218,424 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 216,870 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 216,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 212,020 miles

All dampers are fairly weak in operation.

Engine does not reach proper operating temperature - thermostat stuck open or not fitted?

Metal brake pipe to offside front hose is fairly corroded.

Offside wiper blade is splitting.

Upper brake light is now blanked off.

Fail 2 May 2007 211,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All shock absorbers are fairly weak in operation.

Headlamps have poor light output intensity.

Metal brake pipe to offside front hose is fairly corroded.

Fail 3 May 2006 202,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 202,710 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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R772 ACR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R772 ACR, 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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R772 ACR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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