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R782 HHP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

275,778 mi
Last recorded275,778 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 HHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 275,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 266,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 260,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 254,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 242,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 242,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 232,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 231,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R782 HHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R782 HHP, 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 R782 HHP registered?

R782 HHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R782 HHP safe to buy?

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