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S613 DYG

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,079 mi
Last recorded156,079 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 DYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both rear light lenses damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2011 156,079 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 150,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 142,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,669 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 133,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,492 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 117,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 109,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S613 DYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S613 DYG, 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 S613 DYG registered?

S613 DYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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