MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
chasis holed and corroded
floor to sills holed and corroded
some corrosion to brake and fuel pipes
brake and fuel pipes corroded
brake vacuum build up slow
chasis holed and corroded around load valve
floor to sills holed and corroded
brake vacuum build up slow
chasis holled and corroded around load valve
fuel pipe corroded
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
fuel pipes badly corroded
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
fuel pipes badly corroded
clutch pedal insecure
fuel pipes rusty
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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
clutch pedal insecure
fuel pipes rusty
Exhaust corroded
general underbody corosion chassis etc
travel on parking brake lever close to limit
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
general underbody corosion chassis etc
travel on parking brake lever close to limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts
fuel pipes corroded not leaking at test recommend change
osf steering joints slight play/wear
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts
fuel pipes corroded not leaking at test recommend change
osf steering joints slight play/wear
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
corrosion on chassis and suspension mounts
front brake imbalance 23%
fuel pipes corroded recommend change
osf lower suspension arm ineer bush worn/perished
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
corrosion on chassis and suspension mounts
front brake imbalance 23%
fuel pipes corroded recommend change
osf lower suspension arm ineer bush worn/perished
Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.
Corrosion/wear on brake discs.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible at test.
Corrosion/wear on brake discs.
Corrosion on brake pipes.Pipes not visible around tank.
fuel pipes corroded
travel on footbrake
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on brake pipes.Pipes not visible around tank.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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P118 BAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 120,303 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 P118 BAP, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P118 BAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.
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