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BAZ 2898

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 2898
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,553 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,553 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,947 miles

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

Front exhaust rotten

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear reg plate hasd a honeycomb backround

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front exhaust rotten

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R tyre perished

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

O/S/R tyre perished

Rear reg plate hasd a honeycomb backround

Unable to see front pads

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,804 miles

Nearside front tyre on the limit

Offside down body, from load valve and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Rear shock absorbers weak

number plates contaminated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,608 miles

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

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

Number plates may be deemed illegal by the police.

Offside front seatbelt retraction weak

Rear shocks weak

front number plate damaged.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside front seatbelt retraction weak

Rear shocks weak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,033 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 51,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,707 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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BAZ 2898 is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BAZ 2898, 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 BAZ 2898 registered?

BAZ 2898 is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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