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S701 BFM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,530 mi
Last recorded12,530 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 12,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of rear springs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on main brake pipe too flexy

front number plate

general underside corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/f drive shaft

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,530 miles

condition of rear springs

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on main brake pipe too flexy

front number plate

general underside corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/f drive shaft

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 128,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,137 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 128,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 127,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,879 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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S701 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S701 BFM, 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 S701 BFM registered?

S701 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S701 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 BFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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