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S717 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,402 mi
Last recorded119,402 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 119,402 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front sidelight lense broken

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 119,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front sidelight lense broken

Nearside rear light lense broken

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,593 miles

Exhaust downpipe support bracket broken.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 112,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust downpipe support bracket broken.

Front numberplate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,819 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,549 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 90,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,684 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,684 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 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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.

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What year was S717 KTR registered?

S717 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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