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S681 KAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,913 mi
Last recorded194,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 194,913 miles

n/s/r outer seat belt mount starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 194,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes out of balance=30kg=15%,

n/s/r outer seat belt mount starting to corrode.

Pass 16 May 2007 180,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 180,103 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 161,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 161,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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S681 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S681 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 S681 KAN registered?

S681 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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