MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S356 FAN safe to buy?
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