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S78 OEC

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,378 mi
Last recorded180,378 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 OEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 180,378 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 180,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 173,125 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 173,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 164,401 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 164,401 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S78 OEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S78 OEC, 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 S78 OEC registered?

S78 OEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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