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R116 SSJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front propshaft splines worn

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,735 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small oil leak at filter

Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,132 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small oil leak at filter

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,319 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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R116 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R116 SSJ, 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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R116 SSJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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