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R121 KBB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 KBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,546 miles

corrosion on chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,802 miles

corrosion on chassie and suspension members

Fail 22 Sep 2011 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on chassie and suspension members

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,730 miles

corrosion on chassie

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on chassie

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,818 miles

1. corrosion on chassis 2.cut on l/h front tyre sidewall

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1. corrosion on chassis 2.cut on l/h front tyre sidewall

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,436 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,572 miles

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

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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R121 KBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White 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 R121 KBB, 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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R121 KBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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