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T482 SMA

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,648 mi
Last recorded110,648 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 SMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 110,648 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,423 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Rear brakes binding slightly

Service and parking brake performance just within required limits

Underside of vehicle in general corroded

slight imbalance to the front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,606 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 104,153 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front offside bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,866 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to vehicle underside

front bumper corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to vehicle underside

front bumper corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,161 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,504 miles

offside front sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear seatbelt mounts corroded

rear seats missing

sunvisor insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,503 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

offside front sill has slight corrosion

oil leak

rear seatbelt mounts corroded

rear seats missing

sunvisor insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,458 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,744 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,864 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 37,125 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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T482 SMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T482 SMA, 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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T482 SMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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