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S825 RCV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,764 mi
Last recorded124,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 RCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 116,997 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside centre chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,022 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,953 miles

nearside wiper split

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,192 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,935 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 RCV 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 80%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

S825 RCV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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