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S530 CNU

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 CNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 121,770 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 121,770 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 111,437 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2007 111,437 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 98,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 98,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S530 CNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S530 CNU, 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 S530 CNU registered?

S530 CNU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S530 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 CNU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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