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T186 APS

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,087 mi
Last recorded57,087 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 APS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,087 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,102 miles

front crossmember getting very rusty

radiator in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2007 47,101 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember getting very rusty

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,814 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 41,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

radiator in poor condition

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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T186 APS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T186 APS, 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 T186 APS registered?

T186 APS is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T186 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T186 APS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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