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FNZ 5793

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,330 mi
Last recorded169,330 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 5793
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2012 169,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 165,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 159,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 152,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 143,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 134,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 125,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 118,480 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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FNZ 5793 is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNZ 5793, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNZ 5793 registered?

FNZ 5793 is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is FNZ 5793 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 5793 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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