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R955 JAA

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,784 mi
Last recorded126,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 JAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 126,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 126,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Brake not tested

Emissions not tested

Under body corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 120,235 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 109,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 103,567 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 103,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 96,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2011 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2010 92,020 miles

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

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

chassis/underbody corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 88,213 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 83,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,113 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,725 miles

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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R955 JAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R955 JAA, 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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R955 JAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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