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S727 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,608 mi
Last recorded178,608 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 178,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Suspension components coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 178,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension bushes deteriorated

Suspension components coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 164,972 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 Sep 2007 164,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wiper blades in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Feb 2006 159,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 159,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S727 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S727 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 S727 KTR registered?

S727 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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