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R945 SMJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,090 mi
Last recorded110,090 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 110,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,366 miles

slight swerve to nearside when service brake applied

Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,366 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear outer sill excessively corroded

slight swerve to nearside when service brake applied

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,938 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 101,936 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 100,313 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 90,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,538 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,538 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R945 SMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R945 SMJ, 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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R945 SMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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