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S553 SAG

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2005
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 SAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2005 90,814 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 90,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S553 SAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 101,278 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 S553 SAG, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S553 SAG registered?

S553 SAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S553 SAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 SAG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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