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S865 JKN

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,030 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At pump, top of engine (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside door sill

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 40,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 40,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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S865 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S865 JKN, 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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S865 JKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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