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S356 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,572 mi
Last recorded156,572 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 156,572 miles

both front lower ball joints dust covers splitting

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded but not effecting operation

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front seatbelt poor condition

offside rear brake backing plate wet, suspect halfshaft oil seal leaking

rear airbag suspension removed

rear brake compensator and connecting brake pipe unions corroded slightly

spare wheel security poor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 156,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower ball joints dust covers splitting

both rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded but not effecting operation

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front seatbelt poor condition

offside rear brake backing plate wet, suspect halfshaft oil seal leaking

rear airbag suspension removed

rear brake compensator and connecting brake pipe unions corroded slightly

spare wheel security poor

Pass 6 Dec 2011 155,612 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

both rear shock absorbers, dust covers corroded but not effecting operation

brake pedal travel poor

offside rear brake drum backing plate wet (suspect half shaft end seal leaking)

rear airbag suspnsion removed

slight play in steering box

spare wheel security poor

Fail 29 Nov 2011 155,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

both rear shock absorbers, dust covers corroded but not effecting operation

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake drum backing plate wet (suspect half shaft end seal leaking)

rear airbag suspnsion removed

slight play in steering box

spare wheel security poor

Pass 22 Nov 2010 153,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 151,724 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 151,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 147,327 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 147,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 136,199 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 136,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 121,064 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 109,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S356 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S356 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 S356 FAN registered?

S356 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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