MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
FRONT SIDE LIGHTS HAVE BLUE TINGE
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
FRONT SIDE LIGHTS HAVE BLUE TINGE
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight drag on o/s/f brake
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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R908 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R908 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 R908 SJM registered?
R908 SJM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R908 SJM safe to buy?
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