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S630 GTM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,086 mi
Last recorded106,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 GTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 106,086 miles

both rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of body

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,748 miles

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2024 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,941 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,068 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 102,427 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,778 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

slight movement both front hubs

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

slight movement both front hubs

Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,296 miles

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,587 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded at rear axle (7.2.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken at silencer no t able to measure smoke test (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded at rear axle (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 94,125 miles

fuel pipes corroded at tank and rear axle

spare tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 91,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 85,583 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

advise: front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,583 miles

advise: front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 76,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise: play in front steering.

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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S630 GTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S630 GTM, 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 S630 GTM registered?

S630 GTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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