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S384 FAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 FAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 148,995 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 148,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 142,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak o/s rear hub

Fail 23 Oct 2008 142,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak o/s rear hub

Pass 22 Oct 2007 133,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 133,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

oil leak o/s rear hub

Pass 19 Oct 2006 125,574 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 125,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 125,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F spot lamp broken resulting in sharp edges

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2005 116,495 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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S384 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S384 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 S384 FAN registered?

S384 FAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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