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S813 MJB

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,391 mi
Last recorded195,391 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 MJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 195,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front headlamp cracked

surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 189,333 miles

offside headlamp lense cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2015 189,272 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 183,914 miles

colour faded on nearside rear lamp

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 176,738 miles

nearside rear side lamp lense damaged and colour faded

rear fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2012 170,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 170,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 161,572 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 151,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 142,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,635 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2008 100,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,662 miles

nearside rear lamp and offside rear reflector lenses damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2006 108,456 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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S813 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S813 MJB, 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 S813 MJB registered?

S813 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S813 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S813 MJB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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