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T534 VEU

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 VEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 150,166 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 150,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 150,166 miles

Nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front body mounts corroded

Offside front floor corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 148,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 142,367 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 135,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,701 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,012 miles

advise corrosion os rear chassis slight corrosion os outer sill

Pass 12 Apr 2013 127,714 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 127,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 124,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on n/s/r inner sill within 30cm of a body mount

Fail 30 Mar 2011 120,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 120,375 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,145 miles

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

cv boots perishing.

damage to n/s/r light lense

unable to fully inspect brake pipes above fuel tank.

unable to see brake pads

Fail 14 Apr 2010 115,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f sidelight lense damaged

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

center exhaust corroded & blowing, clam requires retorquing.

cv boots perishing.

damage to n/s/r light lense

o/s wiper smearing

unable to fully inspect brake pipes above fuel tank.

unable to see brake pads

Fail 7 Apr 2009 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s waher jet inop

o/s/f side light lense cover missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,531 miles

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

n/s waher jet inop

o/s/f side light lense cover missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 103,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 103,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 97,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 91,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

nail in o/s/r tyre and close to limit †reverse lense cracked.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,770 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre and close to limit †reverse lense 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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T534 VEU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T534 VEU, 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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T534 VEU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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