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S720 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,053 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 132,053 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 130,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 128,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 128,599 miles

nearside brake binding

Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 125,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 122,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 122,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 113,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 97,551 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 96,882 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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S720 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S720 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 S720 KTR registered?

S720 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S720 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 KTR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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