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T855 TBB

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,212 mi
Last recorded159,212 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 TBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 159,212 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 159,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 140,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 116,739 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 116,739 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 97,608 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 97,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,329 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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T855 TBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T855 TBB, 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 T855 TBB registered?

T855 TBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T855 TBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T855 TBB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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