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S670 AMV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,521 mi
Last recorded202,521 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS670 AMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 202,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 193,974 miles

minor screen damage

Pass 26 Feb 2014 185,388 miles

exhaust rather rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 178,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pedal pad worn.exhaust rusting.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 168,726 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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osf lower ball joint worn and boot split.nsf lower ball joint worn to acc limit.

wiperblades worn.brake pedal pad worn.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 162,589 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front indicator cracked, radiator falling to bits.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 162,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front indicator cracked, radiator falling to bits.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 154,951 miles

nsr shock absorber damp,shockabsober bushes worn,brakepipes to rear rusting.exhaust rusting.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 150,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 150,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 143,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 143,265 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 133,989 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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S670 AMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S670 AMV, 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 S670 AMV registered?

S670 AMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S670 AMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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