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S32 UHL

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,364 mi
Last recorded137,364 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,364 miles

All brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Offside front tyre perishing/poor condition

Offside rear axle brake pipes corroding

Offside rear main chassis corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 137,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Offside front tyre perishing/poor condition

Offside rear axle brake pipes corroding

Offside rear main chassis corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,380 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside reversing light lense holed

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper and lower front wishbone bushes slightly soft

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 130,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside reversing light lense holed

Only just passed smoke test after 2 sets, advise injector cleaner added

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper and lower front wishbone bushes slightly soft

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 125,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,194 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear floor (bed) corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,168 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear floor (bed) corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 119,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,115 miles

slifgt play in front wheel bearings †slight play in nearside inner top wishbone bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 108,568 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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S32 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S32 UHL, 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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S32 UHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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