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R124 OSO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 OSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 138,084 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise o/s/r floor holed not within prescribed area.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 138,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise o/s/r floor holed not within prescribed area.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 135,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 132,005 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 132,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise rear brake pipes beginning to corode.

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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R124 OSO 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 50%.

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 R124 OSO, 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 R124 OSO registered?

R124 OSO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R124 OSO safe to buy?

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