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T661 SDC

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 SDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 126,612 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,585 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,280 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 92,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,580 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,410 miles

all suspension bushes starting to perish

exhaust system starting to deteriate

n/s and o//s front wiper blades starting to split

under vehicle genarally becoming rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,410 miles

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

all suspension bushes starting to perish

exhaust system starting to deteriate

n/s and o//s front wiper blades starting to split

under vehicle genarally becoming rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,946 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,957 miles

corrosion to front subframe and suspension parts

parts of exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,957 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to front subframe and suspension parts

parts of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,822 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,822 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,941 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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T661 SDC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T661 SDC, 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 T661 SDC registered?

T661 SDC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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