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V133 KAB

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,461 mi
Last recorded182,461 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 KAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 182,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber has wear

front bumber has corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel box corroed

Fail 29 Oct 2018 182,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber has wear

front bumber has corrosion

nearside rear inner wheel box corroed

Pass 15 Nov 2017 175,235 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,229 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 169,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

no clutch pedal rubber

Fail 31 Oct 2016 169,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 11 Nov 2015 163,972 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 163,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 159,352 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

metal brake pipes to compensator have slight corrision

no clutch pedal rubber

Fail 6 Nov 2014 159,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

metal brake pipes to compensator have slight corrision

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 8 Nov 2013 155,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No clutch pedal rubber

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 155,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No clutch pedal rubber

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 151,275 miles

Both front brake pads look to be wearing low

Front number plate deterating

No clutch peddle rubber

Pass 11 Nov 2011 147,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no clutch pedal rubber

Fail 8 Nov 2011 147,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,185 miles

Front shocker getting weak.

Metal brake pipes from the compensator corroded.

No rubber on clutch pedal.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 143,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front shocker getting weak.

Metal brake pipes from the compensator corroded.

No rubber on clutch pedal.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 139,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 136,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chip in screen

Pass 11 Nov 2008 136,787 miles

chip in screen

Pass 23 Oct 2007 132,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 132,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 128,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 128,529 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 122,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 122,979 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 122,830 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V133 KAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V133 KAB, 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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V133 KAB is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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