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S347 BVE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

195,724 mi
Last recorded195,724 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 195,724 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 195,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 189,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 189,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 183,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 183,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 177,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 169,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 169,114 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 160,031 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 159,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 151,204 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 151,204 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 143,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 143,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 136,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 136,150 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 129,049 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 129,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S347 BVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S347 BVE, 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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S347 BVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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