MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake binding unable fully inspect hub assembly (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake binding unable to fully inspect hub assemblys (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both rear wheel bearings slight noise
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corosion to exhaust to rear
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
n/s/f tyre deteriating
o/s headlamp reflecter deteriating starting to affect beam image
o/s/r tyre deteriating
some binding to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels when rotated
wiper blades stating to smear screen / o/s split at end
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
corosion to exhaust to rear
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
n/s/f tyre deteriating
o/s headlamp reflecter deteriating starting to affect beam image
o/s/r tyre deteriating
some binding to n/s/r and o/s/r wheels when rotated
wiper blades stating to smear screen / o/s split at end
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre perishing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corosion to exhaust at rear slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning
front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish
n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge
o/s wasaher jet partialy blocked
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
corosion to exhaust at rear slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning
front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish
n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge
o/s wasaher jet partialy blocked
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Front and Rear Number Plates, Background text
N/S/F Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
see original vt 32
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes corodeing
center exhaust corroded
chassis corroding
child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats
n/s headlight dim
n/s/r brake back plate damp
rear brake compensator and pipes heavily greased
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 Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S289 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 S289 ANU, 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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S289 ANU is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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