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R894 SJM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

169,076 mi
Last recorded169,076 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 SJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 169,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2012 169,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 166,147 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2011 166,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 163,260 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 163,244 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,995 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

brake pedal slightly spongy

exhaust rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low

poor condition rear number plate

Fail 2 Mar 2009 160,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

exhaust rusty

o/s rear tyre getting low

poor condition rear number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2008 157,608 miles

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2008 157,594 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2007 153,441 miles

see advisory note 911439827044

Fail 29 Jan 2007 153,434 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake comes up alongway but not to the end of its travel

Pass 30 Jan 2006 147,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 147,363 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 147,310 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking slighty

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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R894 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R894 SJM, 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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R894 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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