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R83 SSJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 SSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,374 miles

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

Car Underseals

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Car Underseals

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 88,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,154 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,515 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,988 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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R83 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SSJ, 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 R83 SSJ registered?

R83 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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