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Vauxhall Brava

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc

S79 BPJMOT history

S79 BPJ is a white diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
124,690 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 BPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S79 BPJ was last recorded at 124,690 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,385 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
2,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,690 miles
  • 2022 – 124,385 miles
  • 2021 – 124,164 miles
  • 2020 – 123,781 miles
  • 2019 – 123,529 miles
  • 2018 – 122,551 miles
  • 2017 – 121,585 miles
  • 2016 – 120,915 miles
  • 2015 – 119,842 miles
  • 2014 – 118,416 miles
  • 2013 – 116,180 miles
  • 2012 – 113,568 miles
  • 2011 – 111,111 miles
  • 2010 – 107,649 miles
  • 2009 – 101,518 miles
  • 2008 – 98,366 miles
  • 2007 – 95,447 miles
  • 2006 – 88,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,690 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,690 miles (+305)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,690 miles
    Test number
    867398905012
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,385 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,385 miles
    Test number
    308718830451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,164 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,164 miles
    Test number
    415173692235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,781 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    123,781 miles
    Test number
    786718844102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    814869410182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,525 miles (+974)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,525 miles
    Test number
    627132149225
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,551 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    169407265738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,585 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    522681398466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,581 miles (+666)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,581 miles
    Test number
    218018876113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  10. Pass120,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,915 miles
    Test number
    588136413573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,909 miles (+1,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    199635350449
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass119,842 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,842 miles
    Test number
    329035935159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,416 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    826960444168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass118,416 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    877800544108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    725198133195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,177 miles (+2,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    466936133122
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass113,568 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,568 miles
    Test number
    435575932188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,111 miles (+3,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,111 miles
    Test number
    235846431152
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriated
    • NoteNear side front steering arm has slight movement

  19. Pass107,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    492989730108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,649 miles (+6,131)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    784557030113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  21. Pass101,518 miles (+3,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    571532539132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass98,366 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    252867038478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,447 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    434656837116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    651997236185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S79 BPJ

Does S79 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 BPJ expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 BPJ?
The MOT on S79 BPJ expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 BPJ done?
S79 BPJ was recorded at 124,690 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 2,134 miles a year.
Has S79 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 BPJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S79 BPJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S79 BPJ find?
S79 BPJ failed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 dangerous defects and 1 major defect: nearside front suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished; offside front suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod snapped and bushes perished; offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam.

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