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S766 RAC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 RAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corrosion At Cab Mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corrosion At Cab Mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body holed at mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body holed at mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,149 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,179 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 44,439 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,778 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 39,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S766 RAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S766 RAC, 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 S766 RAC registered?

S766 RAC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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