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S304 TVG

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,940 mi
Last recorded173,940 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 TVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 173,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 164,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 153,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 141,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 130,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 118,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 105,896 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 94,702 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 94,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 78,056 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 62,631 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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S304 TVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S304 TVG, 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 S304 TVG registered?

S304 TVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S304 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 TVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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