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S709 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 160,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 155,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 154,242 miles

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

Obligatory mirror cracked but not distorting view to rear.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 154,242 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Obligatory mirror cracked but not distorting view to rear.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 139,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 134,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 125,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2005 116,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 116,857 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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S709 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S709 KTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S709 KTR registered?

S709 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S709 KTR safe to buy?

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