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S823 AWH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,911 mi
Last recorded136,911 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear leaf spring bushes

various corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2012 136,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear leaf spring bushes

various corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2011 131,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 123,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 118,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 113,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S823 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S823 AWH, 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 S823 AWH registered?

S823 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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