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S37 BBN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,579 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise chassis corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,338 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tub (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 107,338 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tub (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,195 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,317 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,167 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

n/s rear lense broken and taped

Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,901 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,631 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 72,307 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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S37 BBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S37 BBN, 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 S37 BBN registered?

S37 BBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S37 BBN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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