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T227 DOD

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,368 mi
Last recorded103,368 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 DOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

considerable wear in front propshaft sliding joint

deterioration on clutch and brake pedal rubbers

front exhaust mounting bracket loose

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear side lamp lens and o/s front side lamp lens damaged also slight damage to n/s rear lamp lens

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight deterioration on front driver shaft outer c/v boots

slight deterioration on front suspension lower ball joint dust covers

slight deterioration on o/s front seat belt strap

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight damage on r/h front and r/h rear light lens

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front side light damaged

slight fraying in o/s front seat belt strap

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,422 miles

slight play in rear spring leaf shackle bushes n/s and o/s rear end

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,472 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage on front number plate

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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T227 DOD is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T227 DOD, 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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T227 DOD is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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