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UGZ 6988

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGZ 6988
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 73,449 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 71,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,031 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 66,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,009 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 26,062 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,377 miles

under guard

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,739 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 22,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,955 miles

Both rear tyres starting to round on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 18,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 16,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 11,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,897 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 6,895 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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UGZ 6988 is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 UGZ 6988, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGZ 6988 registered?

UGZ 6988 is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is UGZ 6988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGZ 6988 shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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