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R869 EVC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 EVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 152,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 151,040 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TRUCKMAN TOP INSECURE

Pass 28 Mar 2008 142,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 136,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 128,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 128,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R869 EVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 R869 EVC, 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 R869 EVC registered?

R869 EVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R869 EVC 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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