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S343 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,174 mi
Last recorded131,174 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 131,174 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 131,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,150 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 121,045 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

door hinge

Fail 1 May 2009 121,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

door hinge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,276 miles

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

light lense cracked

various body work damage

Fail 7 Sep 2006 103,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

advise ns axle seal weaking

rear light lenses cracked

various body work damage

Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,026 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 84,911 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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VARIOUS BODY WORK DAMAGE

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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S343 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S343 BPJ, 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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S343 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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