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T798 BSO

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,892 mi
Last recorded66,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 BSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,892 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,303 miles

Brake pedal anti/slip rubber slighty worn

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside sill corroded through outwith prescribed aera

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

Pass 9 May 2008 57,916 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

offside sill corroded through on top outside any prescribed areas

Fail 8 May 2008 57,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside mirror glass missing

offside sill corroded through on top outside any prescribed areas

Pass 14 May 2007 53,049 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 14 May 2007 53,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

small hole in offside front side lamp lense

Pass 8 May 2006 48,593 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2006 48,593 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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T798 BSO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T798 BSO, 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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T798 BSO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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