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S762 DFM

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,189 mi
Last recorded192,189 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 DFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 192,189 miles

some play steering idlers

both front tyres outer walls getting perished

both rear tyres getting low

brake fluid getting discoloured

brake pipes to and from rear load sensing valve getting corroded

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to offside rear lens not affecting operation or obscuring reflector

front and rear number plates cracked

nearside rear lens cracked

rear shockers getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis rails

some play steering column ujs

Pass 23 Aug 2006 186,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 186,978 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S762 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S762 DFM, 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 S762 DFM registered?

S762 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S762 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 DFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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