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S760 SVG

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,732 mi
Last recorded144,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 SVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 144,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front torsion bar on offside incorrectly adjusted van leaning on offside difference of about one inch

Fail 9 Jul 2008 144,727 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front torsion bar on offside incorrectly adjusted van leaning on offside difference of about one inch

Pass 19 Dec 2006 133,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 133,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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S760 SVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S760 SVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S760 SVG?

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What year was S760 SVG registered?

S760 SVG is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S760 SVG safe to buy?

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