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S61 CHW

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,136 mi
Last recorded149,136 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 CHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 149,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 134,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,860 miles

Nail in near side front Tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,930 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 100,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 100,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,417 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Smoke level high

Washers poor, low power

Fail 20 Nov 2010 85,417 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Smoke level high

Washers poor, low power

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat belt poor

Handbrake performance and travel poor

Smoke level high

Unable to fully see front brakes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,649 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 70,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Smoke level high, unable to fully test due to exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Unable to see brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,335 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Unable to see brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,429 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 44,992 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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S61 CHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S61 CHW, 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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S61 CHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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