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V117 FDX

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,937 mi
Last recorded224,937 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 FDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 224,937 miles

VEHICLE IS IN GENERAL POOR CONDTION.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 217,782 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 217,775 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 207,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 196,295 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 195,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 185,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 185,435 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 172,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 159,680 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 159,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V117 FDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V117 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 V117 FDX registered?

V117 FDX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V117 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 FDX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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