MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Front bumper twisted & damaged.
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front no.plate slightly cracked
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/R lamp unit repaired using tape Front no.plate slightly cracked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/R LAMP UNIT HAS SLIGHT CRACK BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SHOW SIGNS OF DETERIORATION
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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S838 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow 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 S838 MJB, 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 S838 MJB registered?
S838 MJB is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 December 1998.
Is S838 MJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S838 MJB 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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