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P10 SEL

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,316 mi
Last recorded112,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 SEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 112,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,316 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 111,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,609 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler pipe / hose breather insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member corroded /holed , within 30cm of park brake cable mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member corroded / holed within 30cm of tie bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tiebar bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body / tub floor corroded / holed

Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,749 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive park brake to chassis mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive park brake to chassis mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,475 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 101,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 24 May 2013 101,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,828 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 97,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 96,572 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 96,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,210 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 94,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 84,125 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,229 miles

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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P10 SEL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P10 SEL, 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 P10 SEL registered?

P10 SEL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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