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V194 TNV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,768 mi
Last recorded79,768 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 TNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,768 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted in inner face

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,764 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted in inner face

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 140,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 126,046 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 36,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,056 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 100,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 100,056 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.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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V194 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V194 TNV, 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 V194 TNV registered?

V194 TNV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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