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T597 BSL

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 BSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 105,233 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired CENTER AND FRONT (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired CENTER AND FRONT (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,381 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg badly holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front inner wing holed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 101,220 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis legs holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,502 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,930 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 95,256 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,440 miles

cannot check wheel bearing due to brake binding

Fail 29 Mar 2008 79,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cannot check wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,672 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,309 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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T597 BSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T597 BSL, 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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T597 BSL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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