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S355 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,504 mi
Last recorded186,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2013 186,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear body panels corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 179,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 171,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 163,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 155,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 149,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2007 140,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 131,752 miles

Nearside 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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S355 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S355 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S355 FAN registered?

S355 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S355 FAN safe to buy?

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