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V120 WVV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 WVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,667 miles

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

corrosion to body mountings

corrosion to rear buck and rear buck mounting areas

Fail 1 Aug 2016 147,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to body mountings

corrosion to rear buck and rear buck mounting areas

Pass 1 Aug 2015 138,476 miles

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

corrosion around all body mounting areas

corrosion around buck mountings

could not see all brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2015 138,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion around all body mounting areas

corrosion around buck mountings

could not see all brakes

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 128,173 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,002 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,827 miles

corrosion to exhaust

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around chassis drains

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,678 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,678 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,037 miles

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

damage to both rear lamps

Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to both rear lamps

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,591 miles

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

both rear lamps have sligth damage no white light showing

Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,591 miles

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear lamps damaged not showing white light

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,197 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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V120 WVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V120 WVV, 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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V120 WVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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