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R126 UYD

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,417 mi
Last recorded140,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 136,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 134,042 miles

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2012 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,996 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brakes out of ballance

Pass 19 Jan 2010 126,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 125,940 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 123,177 miles

Clutch Pedal anti slip Pad loose

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,092 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,362 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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R126 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R126 UYD, 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 R126 UYD registered?

R126 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R126 UYD safe to buy?

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