MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
290,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary rear lights fitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S109 VPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 115,911 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 S109 VPW, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S109 VPW registered?
S109 VPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S109 VPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S109 VPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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