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T270 ATR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

233,657 mi
Last recorded233,657 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 ATR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 233,657 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread but ok at time of test

engine timing belt light on

front shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect

off side front door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Fail 6 Jan 2014 233,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Cuts in O/S/R tyre have cuts in tread but ok at the time of test

Engine OIL LEVEL LOW (2Litres added)

Engine TIMMING BELT LIGHT ON

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front shockers have reduced damping effect

Front wipers smearing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 226,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

signs of possible diesel leak on tank, dry at time of test

timing belt light on

Fail 7 Jan 2013 226,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

signs of possible diesel leak on tank, dry at time of test

timing belt light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 219,521 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

long handbrake travel

timing belt light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 219,521 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

long handbrake travel

timing belt light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 211,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 211,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 206,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door trim loose

front grill loose

slight leak from power steering hose to pump

Fail 15 Jan 2010 206,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door trim loose

front grill loose

slight leak from power steering hose to pump

Pass 16 Jan 2009 199,143 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside washer not working

Fail 7 Jan 2009 199,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside washer not working

offside squeek suspect ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,116 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 191,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 183,581 miles

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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T270 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T270 ATR, 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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T270 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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