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VAUXHALL BRAVA

1996 · YELLOW · DIESEL · 108,679 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-11-13● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 34 tests · 20 passed · 14 failed

PASS27 October 2026
108,679 mi
PASS7 November 2025
108,504 mi
PASS12 November 2024
108,289 mi
PASS14 November 2023
107,954 mi
FAIL3 November 2023
107,950 mi
  • MAJORHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS9 November 2022
107,445 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL9 November 2022
107,445 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL16 February 2022
107,353 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear part of system is heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYSpare tyre defective
  • ADVISORYFuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (1 of 2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (2 of 2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS23 February 2021
105,795 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYfuel pipes corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAIL22 February 2021
105,795 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYfuel pipes corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASS9 May 2019
104,590 mi
FAIL3 May 2019
104,588 mi
  • MAJORBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASS2 May 2018
103,488 mi
FAIL30 April 2018
103,488 mi
PASS4 May 2017
102,687 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded/getting poor in condition (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYradiator is leaking
FAIL27 April 2017
102,687 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front most shackle mount at chassis (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded/getting poor in condition (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYradiator is leaking
PASS21 April 2016
101,544 mi
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate has damage
  • ADVISORYFront position light lenses have damage
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear fuel lines are corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYsurface corrosion underside
  • ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL21 April 2016
101,544 mi
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYFront registration plate has damage
  • ADVISORYFront position light lenses have damage
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear fuel lines are corroded
  • FAILNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body (6.1.B.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYsurface corrosion underside
PASS24 April 2015
100,884 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
FAIL22 April 2015
100,877 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
  • FAILOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • ADVISORYBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
PASS14 April 2014
99,728 mi
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate damaged.
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f side light damaged.
FAIL10 April 2014
99,728 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDFront number plate damaged.
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f side light damaged.
PASS12 April 2013
98,630 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASS3 April 2012
97,748 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDfuel pipes are getting corroded on underside of vehicle
PASS31 March 2011
96,478 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
  • USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
FAIL29 March 2011
96,478 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
  • USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
PASS30 March 2010
95,075 mi
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
  • USER ENTEREDEngine oil just below minimum.
  • USER ENTEREDSpare tyre defective
FAIL23 March 2010
95,075 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • USER ENTEREDFuel pipe/s corroded
  • USER ENTEREDEngine oil just below minimum.
  • USER ENTEREDSpare tyre defective
PASS24 March 2009
93,075 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL20 March 2009
93,075 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
  • FAILOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASS25 March 2008
90,065 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASS20 March 2007
86,700 mi
FAIL20 March 2007
86,700 mi
  • FAILNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS7 March 2006
84,556 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VAUXHALL
Model
BRAVA
Colour
YELLOW
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,499 cc
Year
1996
First registered
1996-08
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-11-13
Recorded mileage
108,679 mi

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