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S693 KAN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion bodywork

Rear rear leaf springs and shackle bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear corrosion to body near mounting points

Fail 25 Oct 2017 146,430 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear corrosion to body near mounting points

Pass 1 Nov 2016 145,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 143,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 9 Nov 2015 143,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear spring shackle bushes worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,294 miles

both rear spring shackle bushes worn

rear shock absorbers week

small play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2013 139,284 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all shock adsorbers weak

both rear spring shackle bushes worn

high travel to hand brake lever

small play to both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2012 136,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 129,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 127,232 miles

advise both front to rear steel brake pipes (above fuel tank) rusty

advise front number plate

Fail 5 Nov 2008 127,161 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both front to rear steel brake pipes (above fuel tank) rusty

advise front number plate

Pass 6 Nov 2007 123,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 123,684 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,708 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 119,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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S693 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S693 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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S693 KAN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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