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S655 LFO

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,145 mi
Last recorded145,145 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 LFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 145,145 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 140,694 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 135,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,098 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 99,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 63,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,437 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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S655 LFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S655 LFO, 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 S655 LFO registered?

S655 LFO is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S655 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 LFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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