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T716 JWF

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,773 mi
Last recorded10,773 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 JWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 10,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassi and load bay in various parts (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 May 2017 8,818 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 6,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 3,752 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new digital clock fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2014 78,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 75,799 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2012 72,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,989 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 60,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 55,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2007 49,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,745 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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T716 JWF is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T716 JWF, 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 T716 JWF registered?

T716 JWF is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T716 JWF safe to buy?

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