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S470 OBV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

211,881 mi
Last recorded211,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 211,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 204,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 196,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 190,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 181,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 173,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 167,699 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Feb 2010 161,166 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 150,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 139,390 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 139,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2007 129,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 121,389 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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S470 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S470 OBV, 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 S470 OBV registered?

S470 OBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S470 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 OBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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