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R830 LOD

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 LOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,289 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,979 miles

rear of the rear spring hanger bushes have slight play in pins and bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,963 miles

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

rear of the rear spring hanger bushes have slight play in pins and bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,877 miles

brake pedel rubber poor condition

slight leek from steering box

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,875 miles

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

brake pedel rubber poor condition

slight leek from steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,970 miles

nsf tyre has a slight cut on sidewall.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,476 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,932 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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R830 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R830 LOD, 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 R830 LOD registered?

R830 LOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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