MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fuel tank support corroded but tank is secure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle has all over corrosion to the underside
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fuel tank support corroded but tank is secure
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle has all over corrosion to the underside
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
body damage
damage to posistion lamps
offside rear no plate lamp dim
various surface corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front headlamp glass cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front headlamp glass cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
(1)REAR BRAKES BINDING
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R166 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 R166 UAB, 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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R166 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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