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S378 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,201 mi
Last recorded223,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 223,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 221,862 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 221,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 218,917 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 218,917 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 217,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 214,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 211,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 207,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 202,887 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 202,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 196,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 189,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 182,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 170,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 154,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 142,435 miles

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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S378 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S378 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 S378 FAN registered?

S378 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S378 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 FAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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