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S708 BFM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,692 mi
Last recorded58,692 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,830 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,829 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,409 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,627 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,307 miles

spare tyre different size

Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre different size

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S708 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S708 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 S708 BFM registered?

S708 BFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S708 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 BFM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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