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R837 HGG

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,151 mi
Last recorded191,151 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 HGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 191,151 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 189,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 170,151 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 170,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 161,500 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 161,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 153,846 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 153,845 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 147,506 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R837 HGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R837 HGG, 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 R837 HGG registered?

R837 HGG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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