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S734 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,828 mi
Last recorded215,828 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 215,828 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 215,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 206,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 206,448 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 194,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 194,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2011 194,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 176,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 176,961 miles

Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight wheel bearing noise both rear wheels

Pass 1 May 2009 159,190 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 159,185 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 152,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 142,373 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 141,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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S734 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S734 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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S734 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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