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S263 HAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 HAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,253 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 99,228 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,050 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp repaired with tape

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,727 miles

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

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fading (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repairs made with black tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,971 miles

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

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,257 miles

all tyres have age related cracks

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and slight blow from rear exhaust joint

ns rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,347 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and slight blow from rear exhaust joint

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,479 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,585 miles

ns rear and os front brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2010 62,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ns rear and os front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,541 miles

os rear brake effort could be improved compared to ns

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,963 miles

both front shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

os front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 42,996 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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S263 HAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S263 HAN, 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 S263 HAN registered?

S263 HAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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