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T447 UAB

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,533 mi
Last recorded152,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 152,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 140,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded in all areas

front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel filler neck badly corroded

offside rear park brake recording slightly reduced effort

Fail 14 Feb 2011 140,983 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded in all areas

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel filler neck badly corroded

offside rear park brake recording slightly reduced effort

Pass 2 Feb 2010 128,177 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2010 128,064 miles

Centre Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,482 miles

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

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

both side front and rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,720 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both side front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded.

front number plate deteriorated but still readable

rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 104,720 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both side front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded.

front number plate deteriorated but still readable

rear brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,138 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate cracked

offside front headlight reflector lens showing first signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2007 91,938 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front no plate showing slight crack

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2006 79,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front number plate slightly cracked

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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T447 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T447 UAB, 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 T447 UAB registered?

T447 UAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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