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R905 SJM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,385 mi
Last recorded190,385 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 SJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 190,385 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 189,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 186,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 180,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 169,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 163,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 163,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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R905 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R905 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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What year was R905 SJM registered?

R905 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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