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T848 UMV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,646 mi
Last recorded186,646 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 UMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 186,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 182,872 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 182,872 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 177,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 167,128 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 159,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 159,086 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 149,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 149,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 142,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 133,685 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 133,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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T848 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T848 UMV, 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 T848 UMV registered?

T848 UMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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