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S717 ADL

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,778 mi
Last recorded183,778 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 ADL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 183,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 177,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 171,074 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 164,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 164,161 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 157,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 157,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 148,206 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 148,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,726 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 139,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 121,584 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 121,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 113,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,445 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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S717 ADL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S717 ADL, 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 S717 ADL registered?

S717 ADL is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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