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T178 UHR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 UHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine over-filled with oil

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 95,829 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering box seal leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt locking mechanism stiff, but operates ok

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 brake pipes in o/s/f engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt locking mechanism stiff, but operates ok

Pass 10 May 2017 94,262 miles

Rear springs rusted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,253 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear springs rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,465 miles

travel on h/brake

Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

travel on h/brake

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,272 miles

Slight leak from steering box.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,291 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 893,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,932 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 86,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust heat shield rattling

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 67,452 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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T178 UHR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 101,278 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 T178 UHR, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T178 UHR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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