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S822 RWP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,438 mi
Last recorded163,438 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 RWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 163,438 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 163,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 142,841 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 142,839 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,517 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 121,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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S822 RWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S822 RWP, 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 S822 RWP registered?

S822 RWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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