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T991 KMB

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,476 mi
Last recorded216,476 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 KMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 216,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 216,279 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 209,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 202,471 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 202,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 194,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 184,721 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 184,721 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 175,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2012 175,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,349 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 121,349 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 163,818 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2010 163,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 159,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding to both rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2009 159,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding to both rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2008 151,152 miles

o/s hand brake cable chaffing on tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 151,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s hand brake cable chaffing on tyre

slight binding to n/s/rear wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2007 127,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2006 116,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 116,170 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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T991 KMB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T991 KMB, 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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T991 KMB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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