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S464 BVV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 138,100 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,258 miles

f/no plate cracked

r/lens brocken

Pass 28 Nov 2009 125,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,199 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 115,427 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 111,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 108,463 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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S464 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S464 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S464 BVV registered?

S464 BVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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