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S448 EBR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 EBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,722 miles

Fuel lines corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 84,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel lines corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear diff noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear diff noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,403 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear diff noisy

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear diff noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noisy diff

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noisy diff

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,943 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 75,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR FUEL pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,147 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,159 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,722 miles

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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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S448 EBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S448 EBR, 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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S448 EBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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