MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to nearside front wing
long handbrake travel
as per vt32 issued on 14/09/2007.
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
both rear dampers corroded.
offside seat belt slow to fully retract.
parking brake travel long on ratchet.
rear number plate insecure.
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R778 VRX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R778 VRX, 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 R778 VRX registered?
R778 VRX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 July 1998.
Is R778 VRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R778 VRX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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