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R776 TJM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,291 mi
Last recorded148,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 TJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 148,291 miles

Cracking to outer wall of front offside tyre.

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 148,291 miles

Cracking to outer wall of front offside tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 138,598 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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R776 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R776 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 R776 TJM registered?

R776 TJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 July 1998.

Is R776 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 TJM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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