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R83 EUF

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hazard lights only work when indicator is on

offside rear body mount corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished and split

under body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,234 miles

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

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

hazard lights only work when indicator stalk is in the on position

steering creaking

Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

hazard lights only work when indicator stalk is in the on position

steering creaking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,054 miles

both rear shocks rusted

both rear tyres on 3mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front lower arm bottom ball joint gators split

front wiper blades splitting cleaning screen ok

Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,687 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear shock absorbers dust cover corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2007 108,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 105,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play offside front wheel

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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R83 EUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R83 EUF, 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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R83 EUF is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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