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S349 OJU

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 144,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 136,769 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 136,769 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 129,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 129,212 miles

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 120,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

front chassis crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre showing outter sidewall damage

offside front tyre showing outter sidewall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2006 106,941 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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S349 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S349 OJU, 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 S349 OJU registered?

S349 OJU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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