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S293 LPR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,733 mi
Last recorded180,733 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 LPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 180,733 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion nearside rear floor area

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

small chip on windscreen

very slight damage nearside rear light lens

Pass 4 Apr 2025 179,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 176,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming in fuel pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2023 174,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes slightly corroded and rear end

Pass 4 Mar 2022 173,454 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

slight play in steering arm joint drop arm

Fail 4 Mar 2022 173,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

slight play in steering arm joint drop arm

Pass 27 Jan 2021 171,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 167,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 164,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,160 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 160,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 156,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 147,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 140,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise handbrake just passed 16%

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 135,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 125,545 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 120,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 116,051 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 111,572 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 111,511 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 107,862 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,598 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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S293 LPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S293 LPR, 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 S293 LPR registered?

S293 LPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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