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S158 UKU

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 UKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 126,080 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Excessive corrosion Drivers floorpan, but not within prescribed area

Handbrake warning light permantly illuminated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front propshaft universal joint has excessive movement and is also insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2014 122,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

hole in drivers footwell

Fail 10 Feb 2014 122,415 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

hole in drivers footwell

Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front outer cv boots perishing

fog lamp inoperative on towbar electrics

interior mirror insecure

nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

rear door glass does not latch securely shut

Pass 14 Feb 2012 114,097 miles

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in rexerve

hole in drivers floor not yet within prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre worn away on outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2012 114,073 miles

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

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in rexerve

hole in drivers floor not yet within prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre worn away on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,457 miles

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

fuel tank damp recommend further inspection

n/s/r outer tyre worn on edges

rear back window lift panelo wont secure/damaged

unable to open drivers door with bkey

Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

fuel tank damp recommend further inspection

n/s/r outer tyre worn on edges

rear back window lift panelo wont secure/damaged

unable to open drivers door with bkey

Fail 26 Jan 2011 110,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

fuel tank damp recommend further inspection

n/s/r outer tyre worn on edges

rear back/window lift panel wont secure damaged

unable to open drivers door with key

Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,827 miles

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

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

drivers door when locked wont open with key

fuel tank damp recommend further inspection

o/s/r outer cover casing on s/absorber corroding away

o/s/r worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Jan 2010 106,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door when locked wont open with key

fuel tank damp recommend further inspection

o/s/r worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,434 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 102,434 miles

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

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

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

hand brake near end of its travel

offside frount brake slite bind

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,443 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Jan 2008 97,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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)

frount disc pads looking thin advise feather investigation

frount number plate cracked

hand brake near end of its travel

nearside rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 18 Jan 2007 91,928 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 91,928 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,506 miles

creak in o/s/f ball joint area.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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S158 UKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S158 UKU, 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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S158 UKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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