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S769 KTR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,795 mi
Last recorded224,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 KTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 224,795 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 220,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 209,839 miles

. slight movement in front diff bearing

. slight stone chip in windscreen zone b

.. nearside/offside front bottom joints boots split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 202,338 miles

.. nearside front safty belt webbing getting worn

.. nearside/offside rear spring shackle bushes slight movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 190,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 182,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 172,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 172,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 164,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 164,296 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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S769 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S769 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 S769 KTR registered?

S769 KTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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