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T294 ATR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,981 mi
Last recorded198,981 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 ATR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 198,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 198,976 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 194,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft been removed.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 194,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by shock absorber mount and front spring hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 190,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 187,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 186,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 186,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 183,401 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 146,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 143,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 140,317 miles

general body/chassis condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 139,104 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 132,967 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2009 128,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 121,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 108,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T294 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T294 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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T294 ATR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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