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S863 TCR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 TCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,211 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,977 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 83,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,563 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 78,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 75,006 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 75,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,494 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 67,494 miles

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

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

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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S863 TCR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S863 TCR, 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 S863 TCR registered?

S863 TCR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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