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T197 AWR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,045 mi
Last recorded225,045 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 AWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 225,045 miles

outer sills rusting and nsf lower ball joint slight play various brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2011 217,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 209,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 199,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 189,788 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 166,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 146,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 146,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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T197 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T197 AWR, 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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What year was T197 AWR registered?

T197 AWR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T197 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 AWR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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