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R848 BSX

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,564 mi
Last recorded66,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,564 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 60,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,288 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,678 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 54,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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R848 BSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R848 BSX, 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 R848 BSX registered?

R848 BSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R848 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 BSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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