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S211 CEB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 CEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 100,474 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,579 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 69,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,870 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 50,869 miles

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

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

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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S211 CEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S211 CEB, 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 S211 CEB registered?

S211 CEB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S211 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 CEB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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