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T438 NJN

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,275 mi
Last recorded237,275 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 NJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 237,275 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 237,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 226,876 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2012 226,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2011 216,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 211,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 211,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 208,451 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front shock rubber bushes slightly perished

N/s/f tyre outer edge worn close to legal limit

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2009 208,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front shock rubber bushes slightly perished

N/s/f tyre outer edge worn close to legal limit

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 199,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 198,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 186,836 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 186,619 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

dev not tested due to exhust broken

Pass 4 Apr 2006 170,130 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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T438 NJN is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T438 NJN, 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 T438 NJN registered?

T438 NJN is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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