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R931 THH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,417 mi
Last recorded115,417 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 THH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f bump stop missed

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,741 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2010 106,735 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,999 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,930 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,043 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R931 THH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R931 THH, 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 R931 THH registered?

R931 THH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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