MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
drivers door hinge broken
neardside mirror cracked
both front hubs slight play
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
both rear light lenses cracked
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust starting to rust
chassis and crossmembers starting to rust
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brakes slight imbalance-24%
front lower suspension swivel cover boots split
front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside door mirror glass cracked
nearside outer sill slight damage
nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
offside door mirror slight damage
offside front headlamp glass chipped
offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and worn to legal limit
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
oil leak
rear body starting to rust
rear shock absorber covers rusty
rear suspension springs starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front hubs slight play
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
both rear light lenses cracked
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust starting to rust
chassis and crossmembers starting to rust
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brakes slight imbalance-24%
front lower suspension swivel cover boots split
front suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside door mirror glass cracked
nearside outer sill slight damage
nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm
offside door mirror slight damage
offside front headlamp glass chipped
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
oil leak
rear body starting to rust
rear shock absorber covers rusty
rear suspension springs starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust starting to rust
chassis starting to rust
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside door mirror damaged
offside front headlamp cracked/ chipped
offside front lower suspension swivel cover boot starting to split
oil leak
rear number plate small crack
rear spring bushes starting to wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust starting to rust
chassis starting to rust
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside door mirror damaged
offside front headlamp cracked/ chipped
offside front lower suspension swivel cover boot starting to split
oil leak
rear number plate small crack
rear spring bushes starting to wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front outer driveshaft boots strating to perish
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust rusty
chassis starting to rust
clutch pedal rubber mising
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside door mirror damaged
oil leak
rear spring bushes strating to wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
centre exhaust starting to rust
chassis starting to rust
front hubs slight play
front number plate starting to discolour
front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside door mirror damaged
rear spring bushes starting to wear
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front wheel bearings slight play
brake pedal rubber starting to wear
clutch pedal rubber missing
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside door mirror broken
oil leak
rear exhaust starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front hub bearings slight play
both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes starting to wear
exhaust centre section repaired, exhaust system rusty and in poor condition
front number plate starting to fade
nearside door mirror glass cracked
small stone chips in front windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front number plate starting to fade
both front hub bearings slight play
both rear leaf spring rear mounting bushes starting to wear
nearside door mirror glass cracked
small stone chips in front windscreen
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P452 UGW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,632 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 P452 UGW, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P452 UGW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 December 1996.
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