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T180 KWE

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT180 KWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,493 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 110,493 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,523 miles

All steel fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside front sill bodywork has slight damage.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All steel fuel pipes corroded.

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

Nearside front sill bodywork has slight damage.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,266 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 91,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Gearbox has an oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering linkage has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,776 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shocks are damp

both front to rear brake pipes are routed and secured poorly

travel in foot brake

Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 69,612 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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T180 KWE is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T180 KWE, 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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T180 KWE is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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