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S443 ANU

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,123 mi
Last recorded174,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2024 174,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 16,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 165,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 160,528 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 156,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 151,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow rear pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 133,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 127,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 116,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 105,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 96,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 88,402 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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S443 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S443 ANU, 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 S443 ANU registered?

S443 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S443 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S443 ANU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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