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S385 NAR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,478 mi
Last recorded198,478 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 NAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 198,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 187,559 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 177,490 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 177,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 164,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 151,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 138,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 125,059 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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S385 NAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S385 NAR, 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 S385 NAR registered?

S385 NAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S385 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 NAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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