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S825 RWP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,158 mi
Last recorded66,158 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 RWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension shock absorbers has slightly reduced damping effect

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls edges of treads

slight corrosion and blow on centre exhaust hanger

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle underside and components dry showing surface corrosion in areas

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Oct 2025 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension shock absorbers has slightly reduced damping effect

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls edges of treads

slight corrosion and blow on centre exhaust hanger

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle underside and components dry showing surface corrosion in areas

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,255 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing lower on edges of treads and cracking on sidewalls

front suspension shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers and cracking deteriorating on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating on sidewalls

vehicle underside/body/suspension and components dry corroding on places

Fail 15 Aug 2024 61,252 miles

Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability rear suspension air helper system modification fitted broken and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing lower on edges of treads and cracking on sidewalls

front suspension shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers and cracking deteriorating on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating on sidewalls

vehicle underside/body/suspension and components dry corroding on places

Pass 2 May 2023 55,949 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 55,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,597 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 52,592 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,989 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,054 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 RWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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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S825 RWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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