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T262 LVV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

119,626 mi
Last recorded119,626 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip in windscreen offside front [not in swept area]

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2009 119,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

chip in windscreen offside front [not in swept area]

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 112,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 112,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 112,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 93,819 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 93,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 82,491 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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T262 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 T262 LVV, 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 T262 LVV registered?

T262 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T262 LVV safe to buy?

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