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9585 UP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,758 mi
Last recorded88,758 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9585 UP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 88,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,868 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,868 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corrosion by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,727 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

all body rubber mountings deteriorated

body mounting areas corroded

both front upper arm mounting areas corroded

cat section exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

chassis corroded

fuel pipes very badly corroded

offside front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded upper front to rear brake pipe into regulator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended offside rear and central (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system lower front to rear brake pipe into brake regulator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside hand brake reading low

fuel pipes very badly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

UNABLE TO FULLY TEST BRAKE READINGS AND BRAKES UNDER PRESSURE

all body rubber mountings deteriorated

body mounting areas corroded

both front upper arm mounting areas corroded

cat section exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

chassis corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 78,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 77,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front middle body mount corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 77,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front middle body mount corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,607 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,690 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Dec 2013 71,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 64,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,224 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 58,110 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,870 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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9585 UP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 9585 UP, 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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9585 UP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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