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S765 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,971 mi
Last recorded137,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 137,971 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s driveshaft insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2009 126,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 126,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,174 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

FOOT & HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE HOSE CRIMPS RUSTY

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS GETTING WEAK

NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DULL

O/S/R LENS HAS TEMP REPAIR

P.A.S PUMP & PIPES DAMP

REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES WEARING

Fail 8 Jan 2008 117,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

FOOT & HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE HOSE CRIMPS RUSTY

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS GETTING WEAK

NUMBER PLATE LAMPS DULL

O/S/R LENS HAS TEMP REPAIR

P.A.S PUMP & PIPES DAMP

REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES WEARING

Pass 2 Jan 2007 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,952 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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S765 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S765 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 S765 KTR registered?

S765 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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