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S475 NEC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,779 mi
Last recorded56,779 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 NEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,881 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,212 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,914 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,608 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,623 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 29,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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S475 NEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S475 NEC, 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 S475 NEC registered?

S475 NEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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