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S654 KAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,760 mi
Last recorded149,760 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 149,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 133,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,363 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,979 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 126,979 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 122,746 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 117,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,778 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 111,778 miles

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

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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S654 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S654 KAN, 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 S654 KAN registered?

S654 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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