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V198 KBV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 KBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 93,179 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front outer sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 93,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front outer sill panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 88,887 miles

body corroded

chassis corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body corroded

chassis corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake sticking

offside sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 80,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hole in offside sill

Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,609 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hole in sill offside

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,087 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,344 miles

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

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2008 62,180 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 62,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 57,317 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 57,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 51,976 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 51,976 miles

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

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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V198 KBV 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 58.8%.

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 V198 KBV, 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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V198 KBV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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