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R875 EVC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 EVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,321 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft has play in it

radiator badly deteiorated

Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front propshaft has play in it

radiator badly deteiorated

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,644 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise spare missing

Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,608 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,237 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 82,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 77,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R875 EVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R875 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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R875 EVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R875 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 EVC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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