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V145 ABD

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,579 mi
Last recorded184,579 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 ABD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 184,579 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper corroded

unable to fully inspect Front brakes

Pass 24 Nov 2020 176,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front arm repaired by welding (5.3.3 (c) (i))

front bumper ends covered in tape

Fail 25 Sep 2020 176,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured front arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 173,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 166,123 miles

front bumoer corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 165,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front bumoer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 162,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 162,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both lower (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 155,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 150,538 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 150,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 147,088 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre staring to wear on edge & perish

osf brake binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2013 147,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre staring to wear on edge & perish

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,818 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 133,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 116,582 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 116,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,808 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r light lense is cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2009 113,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r light lense is cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2008 107,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 92,388 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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V145 ABD is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V145 ABD, 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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V145 ABD is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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