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R774 TJM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 TJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 132,618 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 132,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 126,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front number plate cracked but legible

n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses repaired with tape

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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R774 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R774 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 R774 TJM registered?

R774 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R774 TJM safe to buy?

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