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T985 SDL

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,222 mi
Last recorded144,222 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 SDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 144,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 138,768 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Both headlamp reflectors corroded and patterns

General surface corrosion to chassis and components

Some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2012 131,622 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

General light corrosion to chassis and components

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated and patterns poor

Light corrosion to brake pipes

N/s steering idler worn

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorating

Rear load valve stiff operation

Some radial play in both rear wheel bearings

Various chips on windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,611 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

General light corrosion to chassis and components

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated and patterns poor

Light corrosion to brake pipes

N/s steering idler worn

Outer cv gaiters deteriorating

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorating

Rear load valve stiff operation

Some radial play in both rear wheel bearings

Various chips on windscreen

Pass 12 May 2011 126,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 6 May 2011 126,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 19 May 2010 120,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 117,063 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 110,675 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 110,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 99,128 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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T985 SDL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T985 SDL, 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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T985 SDL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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