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C141 JOE

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,722 mi
Last recorded140,722 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC141 JOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 140,722 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop corroded

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

Offside Rear Bump stop corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,728 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Bump stop corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Bump stop corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch, Under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 138,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch, under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 133,241 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 133,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring, front spring eye mounting (chassis),two places. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of o/s/r wheel, where chassis has cracked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,677 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 110,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,984 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,962 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 96,661 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,202 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,606 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

movement in steering swivels

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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C141 JOE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C141 JOE, 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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C141 JOE is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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