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R959 HAB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 HAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 113,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,809 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 93,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,077 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2007 77,900 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

NEARSIDE REAR REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SPARE TYRE BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

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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R959 HAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R959 HAB, 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 R959 HAB registered?

R959 HAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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