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R983 WSD

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 WSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,978 miles

Fuel tank leaking diesel (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 93,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,012 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 70,468 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 70,468 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,011 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,611 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,121 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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R983 WSD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R983 WSD, 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 R983 WSD registered?

R983 WSD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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