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S354 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,212 mi
Last recorded180,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 180,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 173,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 167,673 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 160,669 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 160,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 151,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 139,896 miles

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

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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S354 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S354 FAN, 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 S354 FAN registered?

S354 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S354 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 FAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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