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S580 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,748 mi
Last recorded120,748 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 111,410 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 111,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S580 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S580 KTR, 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 S580 KTR registered?

S580 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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