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S784 MDP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 MDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,130 miles

advise both front wiper blades perishing and smearing

advise near side front tyre outer wall heavily perishing and cracking

exhaust first box corroded

unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2011 86,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both front wiper blades perishing and smearing

advise near side front tyre outer wall heavily perishing and cracking

exhaust first box corroded

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,647 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and splitting on the outer edge and sidewall

rear registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,209 miles

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

offside rear light lamp has slight damage

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,963 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate slight cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,963 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate slight cracking

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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S784 MDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S784 MDP, 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

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What year was S784 MDP registered?

S784 MDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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