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S312 LDY

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,293 mi
Last recorded128,293 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 LDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 128,293 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 120,449 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2008 103,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,186 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 58,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 70,449 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 70,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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S312 LDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S312 LDY, 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 S312 LDY registered?

S312 LDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S312 LDY safe to buy?

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