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S235 LAB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,610 mi
Last recorded190,610 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 190,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 190,607 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear floors ,both sides and centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 187,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floors corroded and holed - not within a load bearing area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 187,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floors corroded and holed - not within a load bearing area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 185,541 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 185,541 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 184,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 183,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 182,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 182,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 182,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail section (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 178,545 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 173,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 169,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 159,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 159,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 154,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 154,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 150,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 146,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 143,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 140,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 140,222 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 139,501 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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S235 LAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S235 LAB, 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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S235 LAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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