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S683 MCY

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 MCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,693 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 97,693 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,888 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 83,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 79,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,586 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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S683 MCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S683 MCY, 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 S683 MCY registered?

S683 MCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S683 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S683 MCY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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