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S713 BHJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 BHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,436 miles

corrosion on inner and outr sills slight corrosion in numerous places on body none constructional

exhaust coroded

exhaust coroded and centre section outer casing coroded

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front no.plate slight cracking

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

stone chips on windowscreen less than 10mm zone a

towbar showing signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,712 miles

varius oil leaks / slight play in steering box / power steering pipes corroded / exhast corroded / slight play in front bearings / corrosion to brake pipes / front plate cracked / front anti roll bar bush n/s perished

Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

varius oil leaks / slight play in steering box / power steering pipes corroded / exhast corroded / slight play in front bearings / corrosion to brake pipes / front plate cracked / front anti roll bar bush n/s perished

Pass 11 Apr 2009 71,853 miles

stone chips in screen,o/s/r light lens cracked,exhaust heavily corroded,surface corrodsion to various brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r shockabsorbers damp. exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear. stonechips in screen.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,660 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r shockabsorbers damp. exhaust corroded and slight blow at rear. stonechips in screen.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,327 miles

o/s/r lamp lense broken †both front shock absorbers damp †o/s/f tyre hevely worn on outer edge †n/s/f tyre wearing iner edge approching tread wear bars †stone chips in screen †various oil leaks †engine noisy †exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2007 67,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r lamp lense broken †both front shock absorbers damp †o/s/f tyre hevely worn on outer edge †n/s/f tyre wearing iner edge approching tread wear bars †stone chips in screen †various oil leaks †engine noisy †exhaust corroded

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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S713 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S713 BHJ, 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 S713 BHJ registered?

S713 BHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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