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S580 EFS

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

all brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 108,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 107,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,905 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 96,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 85,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 76,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 76,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S580 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S580 EFS, 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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What year was S580 EFS registered?

S580 EFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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