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S79 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,690 mi
Last recorded124,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 124,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 124,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 124,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 123,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 123,529 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 123,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 122,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 121,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 121,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,915 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 119,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 118,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 118,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 116,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 116,177 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2012 113,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 111,111 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

near side front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 19 May 2010 107,649 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 107,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 101,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 98,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 95,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 88,588 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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S79 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S79 BPJ, 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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S79 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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