MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front side light lens damaged
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front cut in tyre side wall
Offside Front impact damage
Offside Front side light lens damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
chassis has general corrosion through out
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear lens broken
o/s front brake disc slightly pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Offside front brake binding slightly
Water in fog lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front number plate slightly damaged
Offside front brake binding slightly
Water in fog lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R127 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R127 UYD, 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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R127 UYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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