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R170 EPV

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 EPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 129,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 127,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,355 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 125,355 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 122,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load bay floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BASE WORN

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded/sharp edge

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

Fail 6 May 2021 122,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load bay floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BASE WORN

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded/sharp edge

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

Pass 12 May 2020 121,711 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers seat base cushion deteriated

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear LSV Body heavilly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 118,102 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat worn/padding breaking up

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 118,102 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe to tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drivers seat worn/padding breaking up

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 23 May 2018 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 May 2017 111,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fuel pipes near tank corroded

drivers seat cushions deteriated

Pass 12 May 2016 108,236 miles

turbo unit by-passed

Fail 9 May 2016 108,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brakes require attention

turbo unit by-passed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,496 miles

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,604 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,005 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cluch pedle rubber missing

front prop shaft rear end exssive play

Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cluch pedle rubber missing

front prop shaft rear end exssive play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,726 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

clucth pedle rubber missing

front prop shaft rear end exssive play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

OSR light damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,072 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF suspension squeeking

clucth pedle rubber missing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,090 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,664 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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R170 EPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R170 EPV, 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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R170 EPV is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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