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T425 AKX

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,817 mi
Last recorded167,817 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 AKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 167,817 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 164,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 163,001 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 159,734 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 158,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 156,468 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 153,729 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 147,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 141,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 141,742 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 135,412 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 135,355 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 130,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

scraping noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 15 May 2007 120,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 120,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 109,814 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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T425 AKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T425 AKX, 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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T425 AKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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