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S372 BHC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 BHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 130,700 miles

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

rear brake hose has fuel contamination.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 130,690 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

rear brake hose has fuel contamination.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 119,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,282 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 87,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 80,232 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 80,232 miles

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

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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S372 BHC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S372 BHC, 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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S372 BHC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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