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S723 BWT

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 BWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

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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S723 BWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S723 BWT, 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 S723 BWT registered?

S723 BWT is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S723 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S723 BWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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