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S364 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS364 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,807 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

some noise from offside front free wheeling hub

Fail 12 Sep 2009 98,805 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Fail 24 Sep 2008 97,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 94,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 94,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

near side and off side front tyres wearing on shoulders

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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S364 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 62.5%.

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 S364 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 S364 FAN registered?

S364 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S364 FAN safe to buy?

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