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S242 SGV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 SGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,308 miles

adv on front number plat cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,337 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 102,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 81,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,650 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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S242 SGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S242 SGV, 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 S242 SGV registered?

S242 SGV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S242 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 SGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S242 SGV have outstanding finance?

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