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S825 CRE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,215 mi
Last recorded37,215 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 CRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,826 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,248 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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S825 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S825 CRE, 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 S825 CRE registered?

S825 CRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S825 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 CRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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