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R127 UYD

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,103 mi
Last recorded169,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 169,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 169,103 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 168,749 miles

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 168,749 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 167,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,442 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 163,420 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 163,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 160,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 157,420 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 157,412 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 154,253 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 154,253 miles

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

FUEL LINE UNDER CAR SURFACE CORROSION

REVERSING LAMP DAMAGE LENS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 151,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 151,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 151,130 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 151,130 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 148,211 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 148,211 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 141,879 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 141,879 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 125,380 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 125,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 116,078 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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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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