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V116 FDX

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

173,686 mi
Last recorded173,686 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 173,686 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight lift in offside front lower suspension joint

Fail 7 Sep 2010 173,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight lift in offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 27 Aug 2009 162,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brakes 19% imbalanced

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

offside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2009 162,859 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brakes 19% imbalanced

nearside & offside rear light lenses damaged

offside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 151,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 151,936 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 141,491 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 141,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 130,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 130,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

nearside & offside front tyres getting close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 9 Sep 2005 116,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 116,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear body damage

nearside headlamp reflector corroded

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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V116 FDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 V116 FDX, 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 V116 FDX registered?

V116 FDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V116 FDX safe to buy?

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