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R985 ECX

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 78,900 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 69,617 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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R985 ECX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R985 ECX, 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 R985 ECX registered?

R985 ECX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R985 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 ECX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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