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T688 JBH

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,057 mi
Last recorded199,057 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 JBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 199,057 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal/ waxoil

Chassis and underside coated in underseal/waxoil

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

Nearside Steering idler slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2024 197,511 miles

Entire chassis coated in under seal

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 193,849 miles

Rear chassis coated in underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2023 193,830 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank into load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 14 Oct 2022 192,730 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 189,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 189,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 186,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust emitting slight amount of blue smoke

Pass 17 Sep 2019 182,094 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 182,077 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective outer track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching lower suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 176,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 176,170 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 169,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 165,197 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 164,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 158,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 153,258 miles

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

Front number plate cracked and damaged but still readable

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

Fail 16 May 2014 153,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front number plate cracked and damaged but still readable

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 151,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 146,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 145,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 144,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 132,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 123,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,396 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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T688 JBH is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 T688 JBH, 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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T688 JBH is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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