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S194 MRX

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 MRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 141,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Poor repair to bulkhead

Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,494 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Alt belt loose

Engine oil low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cooling radiator very poor condition

front registration plate poor condition

front tie rod bushes perished and slight movement

fuel pipes above tank heavily corroded

rear air suspension setup disconnected (offside rear air bag mount corroded)

rear exhaust system poor condition

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded but not yet effecting operation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

wipers poor clearing

Fail 17 May 2011 130,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cooling radiator very poor condition

front registration plate poor condition

front tie rod bushes perished and slight movement

fuel pipes above tank heavily corroded

rear air suspension setup disconnected (offside rear air bag mount corroded)

rear exhaust system poor condition

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded but not yet effecting operation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

wipers poor clearing

Pass 21 May 2010 122,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

slight play in both front lower shock bushs

Fail 20 May 2010

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

slight play in both front lower shock bushs

Pass 18 Apr 2009 117,293 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 112,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 108,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 103,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre outter wall perished and cracked

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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S194 MRX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S194 MRX, 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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S194 MRX is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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