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R782 PRE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,141 mi
Last recorded187,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 PRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 187,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 182,435 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 182,435 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 176,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 176,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 171,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 171,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 168,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 161,428 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 161,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 PRE 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 R782 PRE, 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 PRE registered?

R782 PRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R782 PRE safe to buy?

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