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S747 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,627 mi
Last recorded188,627 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 188,627 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 188,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 187,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 178,366 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 178,366 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 168,754 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 168,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 158,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,102 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 148,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 136,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 136,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 127,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,209 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 95,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,098 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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S747 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S747 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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S747 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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