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R163 EJS

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 EJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,437 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R163 EJS is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R163 EJS, 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 R163 EJS registered?

R163 EJS is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R163 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 EJS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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