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R775 FTW

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 FTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 144,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 144,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 141,216 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 136,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 136,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 127,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 118,454 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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R775 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R775 FTW, 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 R775 FTW registered?

R775 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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