MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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S442 LTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S442 LTR, 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 S442 LTR registered?
S442 LTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 December 1998.
Is S442 LTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S442 LTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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