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S871 FWH

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

286,241 mi
Last recorded286,241 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 FWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 286,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 286,241 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

excesively greased brake pipe o/s rear [compensator valve]

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,455 miles

excesively greased brake pipe o/s rear [compensator valve]

Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,712 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 97,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,140 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 87,140 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,737 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 95,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,194 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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S871 FWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S871 FWH, 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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S871 FWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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