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T497 KRL

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,000 mi
Last recorded22,000 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 KRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 22,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 21,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,293 miles

under guards

Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,902 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 15,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,952 miles

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

minor oil leak from transfer box

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 12,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,746 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside wiper blade worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 5,956 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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T497 KRL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T497 KRL, 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 T497 KRL registered?

T497 KRL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T497 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 KRL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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