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R168 JPJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 JPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 85,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust is badly corroded but is not blowing yet

handbrake travel is high

nsf side light lense is cracked

osf wiper blade is starting to split

Fail 3 Jan 2008 84,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust is badly corroded but is not blowing yet

handbrake travel is high

nsf side light lense is cracked

osf wiper blade is starting to split

Fail 17 Nov 2007 84,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades are starting to split

nsf dip beam pattern is poor

osf door check strap is broken

osr brake is binding slightly

osr no plate light lense is missing

the entire exhaust is badly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2006 75,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 75,685 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SEVERE ENG OIL LEAK

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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R168 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R168 JPJ, 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 R168 JPJ registered?

R168 JPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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