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R855 DUH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,239 mi
Last recorded155,239 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 DUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 155,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 143,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine speed low

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

stuck in four wheel drive

Fail 8 Nov 2011 143,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine speed low

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

stuck in four wheel drive

Pass 5 Nov 2010 132,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 132,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 121,500 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2008 109,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 109,485 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 109,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,990 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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R855 DUH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R855 DUH, 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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R855 DUH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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