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S372 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,715 mi
Last recorded185,715 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 185,715 miles

front bottom balljoint boots deteriorating

front lower suspension arms corroded

handbrake high

n/s/r mud flap loose

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2013 185,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r mud flap loose

front bottom balljoint boots deteriorating

front lower suspension arms corroded

handbrake high

o/s/f flexible brake hose not fully secured

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2012 177,938 miles

both front bottom ball joints boots cracking

both front brake back plate sheilds coroded

both front c.v boots cracking

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

brake pedal rubber wearing

corrosion to rear of cab

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2012 177,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front bottom ball joints boots cracking

both front brake back plate sheilds coroded

both front c.v boots cracking

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

brake pedal rubber wearing

corrosion to rear of cab

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2011 170,612 miles

corrosion on chassis

horn poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 162,716 miles

corroded fuel pipes at rear

slight corrosion on chassis

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2009 154,650 miles

corroded brake pipe above brake servo

corrosion on chassis

o/s number plate lamp dim

Fail 1 Sep 2009 154,621 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

corroded brake pipe above brake servo

corrosion on chassis

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Sep 2008 145,232 miles

both front tyres on 3.6 mm

n/s/r inner side light in op

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight judder from o/s/f brake

Fail 3 Sep 2008 145,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres on 3.6 mm

n/s/r inner side light in op

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight judder from o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Sep 2007 137,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 137,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 126,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted,slight judder n/s/f

front number plate damaged

o/s washer jet weak

slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2006 126,658 miles

front brake discs pitted,slight judder n/s/f

front number plate damaged

o/s washer jet weak

slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2005 110,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn/corroded

front tyres worn on edges

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 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S372 FAN registered?

S372 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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