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T953 RYG

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT953 RYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 123,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 123,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,665 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,524 miles

offside front tyr scrubbed on outer edge

offside rear indicator lens broken

Fail 25 Feb 2009 107,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front tyr scrubbed on outer edge

offside rear indicator lens broken

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

when indicators are fixwed offside rear lamp is broken and will fail on showing white light to the rear

Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,816 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 98,815 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,892 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Play/wear in shockabsorber/suspension bushes

Suspension/shock absorber bushes perished.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 91,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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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T953 RYG is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T953 RYG, 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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T953 RYG is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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