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R807 FWC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,003 mi
Last recorded199,003 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 FWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 199,003 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread has cut not reaching cords

Fail 10 Aug 2011 199,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre tread has cut not reaching cords

Pass 21 Aug 2010 193,637 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 187,486 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly low

Rear fog light dim

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Aug 2008 161,684 miles

Nearside rear brake effort slightly low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 161,684 miles

Nearside rear brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 176,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 169,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 162,812 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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R807 FWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R807 FWC, 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 R807 FWC registered?

R807 FWC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R807 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 FWC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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