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S421 ERP

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 ERP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,969 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 80,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 77,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 75,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 73,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 72,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 70,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 67,296 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,860 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,541 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,728 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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S421 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S421 ERP, 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 S421 ERP registered?

S421 ERP is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S421 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 ERP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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