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S237 DAB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,352 mi
Last recorded115,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 115,352 miles

ALL PIPES TO REAR BRAKE LOAD SENSE VALVE CORRODING.

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING.

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,702 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,089 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ATTATCHED TO REAR BRAKE LOAD SENSE VALVE CORRODING.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,089 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ATTATCHED TO REAR BRAKE LOAD SENSE VALVE CORRODING.

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 88,987 miles

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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S237 DAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S237 DAB, 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 S237 DAB registered?

S237 DAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S237 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 DAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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