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S557 ADH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,846 mi
Last recorded228,846 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 ADH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 228,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 228,467 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 219,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 219,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 213,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 205,177 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2008 190,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 168,807 miles

front too rear brake pipes poor

rear shackle bushes poor

Fail 26 Sep 2006 149,591 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 149,591 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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S557 ADH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S557 ADH, 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 S557 ADH registered?

S557 ADH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S557 ADH safe to buy?

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