CarVerify

Free Car Check

S144 TMS

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,219 mi
Last recorded81,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 TMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,219 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount x 4 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front shockers worn

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,084 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,079 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 68,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,333 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines corroded

undersheild rotten

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shockers bushes and shrouds perished

slight play in o/s/f bearing

undershield rotten

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,886 miles

front pads low

o/s bottom ball joint worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,598 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 May 2009 37,585 miles

spare wheel loose

Pass 14 May 2008 35,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,379 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,376 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 29,875 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre close to wear limit

Fail 8 May 2006 29,874 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre close to wear limit approx 2mm

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
Full Vauxhall Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S144 TMS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S144 TMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S144 TMS?

You can check the full history of S144 TMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S144 TMS registered?

S144 TMS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S144 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 TMS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S144 TMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S144 TMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.