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S289 ANU

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,842 mi
Last recorded146,842 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,842 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 146,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding unable fully inspect hub assembly (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding unable to fully inspect hub assemblys (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 144,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,029 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 142,018 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 139,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 138,165 miles

corosion to exhaust to rear

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre deteriating

o/s headlamp reflecter deteriating starting to affect beam image

o/s/r tyre deteriating

some binding to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels when rotated

wiper blades stating to smear screen / o/s split at end

Fail 9 Aug 2012 138,165 miles

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

corosion to exhaust to rear

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre deteriating

o/s headlamp reflecter deteriating starting to affect beam image

o/s/r tyre deteriating

some binding to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels when rotated

wiper blades stating to smear screen / o/s split at end

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 136,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 132,634 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 132,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 129,962 miles

corosion to exhaust at rear slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s wasaher jet partialy blocked

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 27 Jul 2009 129,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corosion to exhaust at rear slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s wasaher jet partialy blocked

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 17 Jul 2008 127,298 miles

Front and Rear Number Plates, Background text

N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 120,458 miles

see original vt 32

Fail 1 Aug 2007 102,458 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corodeing

center exhaust corroded

chassis corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

n/s headlight dim

n/s/r brake back plate damp

rear brake compensator and pipes heavily greased

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 114,002 miles

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

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

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

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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S289 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S289 ANU, 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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S289 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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