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S689 KAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,927 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 142,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,932 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 140,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 132,036 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 127,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 122,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,232 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 10,104 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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S689 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green 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 S689 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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S689 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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