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V252 GBC

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 GBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff noisy

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured snapped (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff noisy

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,719 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 110,028 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 110,028 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 104,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 27 May 2011 98,949 miles

slight oil leak from gear box.rear axle seal slight leak

Fail 27 May 2011 98,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from gear box.rear axle seal slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,811 miles

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre wearing on outside edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,649 miles

reverse lens broke slight leak on rear axle oil seal

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,483 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,483 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,526 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,458 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,458 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s/r wheel cowlings on exhaust coroding gearbox oil leak fluid leak on clutch slave cylinder †

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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V252 GBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V252 GBC, 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 V252 GBC registered?

V252 GBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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