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T717 EKV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 EKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,005 miles

(Play) Slight Lift In Steering Wheel

Bonnet Security Poor

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated

Fail 24 Oct 2016 137,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger's seat insecure Rear Bench Seat (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar component insecure Trailer Sockets (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(Play) Slight Lift In Steering Wheel

Bonnet Security Poor

Engine Oil Leak

N/S/F Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,005 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are secured and repaired using numerous joints.

Nearside Rear light lens repaired using tape.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear at the centre of the vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH inner and BOTH outer sills (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working none are working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear lens repaired with tape

Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,005 miles

Movement In Steering Wheel

O/S/R Fuel Pipe Corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 137,005 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Movement In Steering Wheel

O/S/R Fuel Pipe Corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 137,005 miles

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

rear axle pinnion has play

Fail 16 Oct 2013 137,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

rear axle pinnion has play

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 137,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,009 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 137,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 137,005 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hand brake has long travel

Fail 5 Oct 2010 137,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 137,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 137,005 miles

Hand brake travel is slack

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 137,005 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel is slack

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 128,098 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 128,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

h/brake feels slightly notchy when pulled on

Pass 27 Sep 2006 119,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 108,407 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)

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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T717 EKV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T717 EKV, 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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T717 EKV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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