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T826 RJK

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 RJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

gearbox has a serious oil leak

radiator has no cooling fins left

Pass 24 May 2013 67,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroding

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,785 miles

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

chassis corroding

front panel corroded/holed near body mountings

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

oil filter corroded

rear shackle bushes perished

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

chassis corroding

front panel corroded/holed near body mountings

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

oil filter corroded

rear shackle bushes perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,541 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion - osf brake pipe - fuel pipes chassis and underbody components

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion - osf brake pipe - fuel pipes chassis and underbody components

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,232 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SPLIT

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,778 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on out side and inside edges center three quarters has good tread present

both rear shockabsorbers very tatty in appearance with corrosion present in plunger protective covers . advise replacement units.

off side rear tyre pressure very low . have re inflated to 36 psi.

rear number plate cracked recommend replacement item.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on out side and inside edges center three quarters has good tread present

both rear shockabsorbers very tatty in appearance with corrosion present in plunger protective covers . advise replacement units.

off side rear tyre pressure very low . have re inflated to 36 psi.

rear number plate cracked recommend replacement item.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,007 miles

advise-nearside rear light lens incomplete

advise-rear number plate broken

Fail 9 Oct 2007 51,654 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes slight play

both rear shock absorbers outer casing in poor condition

corrosion to chassis at rear

corrosion to offside floor at front

damage to to rear bumper on offside

front to rear brake pipes corroded at front

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil leak

genral body corrosion

handbrake travel

nearside rear light lens cracked and in poor condition

power steering pump damp

rear number plate cracked

rear shackle bushes detiorating

slight corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,243 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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T826 RJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T826 RJK, 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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T826 RJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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