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G6 RUL

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

206,431 mi
Last recorded206,431 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 RUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 206,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 204,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 204,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 203,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 202,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 202,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2019 201,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 201,159 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 199,302 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 197,492 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 15 Dec 2015 195,288 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 195,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 193,066 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 5 Dec 2014 193,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2013 190,542 miles

ALL MECHANICALS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2013 190,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

ALL MECHANICALS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2012 187,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 185,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

under side vehicle corroded thougth out

Fail 3 Sep 2010 183,395 miles

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

Chassis is very rusty

Coolant leak - possibly from radiator

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 183,395 miles

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

Chassis is very rusty

Coolant leak - possibly from radiator

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 182,931 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 182,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 182,212 miles

both chassis are slightly corroded

slight oil leak

the servo is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 180,661 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 180,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

battery, coolant and timing belt lights stay on the dash

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2006 177,194 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 177,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 159,994 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 159,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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G6 RUL is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 G6 RUL, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G6 RUL is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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