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S332 LFH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

220,154 mi
Last recorded220,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 LFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 220,154 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 219,986 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front & rear & centre mountings 2 sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged corroded pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 213,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 204,357 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2016 204,356 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement 2 sides (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 189,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 175,798 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 155,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 126,952 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 126,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 112,552 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 99,996 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,347 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 60,704 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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S332 LFH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S332 LFH, 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 S332 LFH registered?

S332 LFH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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