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R818 BGV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,552 mi
Last recorded150,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 BGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 150,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Rear cracking in tread

under body and suspension has surface rust

Fail 29 Jul 2015 150,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake pipe has cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil warning light on

underbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2014 147,135 miles

n/s rear brake pipes rusting

suspension rusting

underbody rusting

Fail 16 Aug 2014 147,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s rear brake pipes rusting

suspension rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,742 miles

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

o/s/r slight body damage

rear shock shrouds in poor condition

rear springs dry

servo rusting

surface rust on body and chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2013 143,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r slight body damage

rear shock shrouds in poor condition

rear springs dry

servo rusting

surface rust on body and chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2012 140,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 140,405 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 137,250 miles

underbody rusting

Fail 19 Jul 2011 137,245 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underbody rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2010 134,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 132,094 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 130,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 130,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,078 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 119,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Jun 2006 110,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 110,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R818 BGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R818 BGV, 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 R818 BGV registered?

R818 BGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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