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S562 HKO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,010 mi
Last recorded151,010 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 HKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,010 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 151,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 152,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 152,335 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 146,297 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 146,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 132,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 132,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to fuel lines.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 110,533 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to fuel lines.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,433 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,699 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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S562 HKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S562 HKO, 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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S562 HKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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