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V278 GVM

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,335 mi
Last recorded158,335 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 158,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 158,325 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 156,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 150,638 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 150,137 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tow bracket bent

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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V278 GVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V278 GVM, 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 V278 GVM registered?

V278 GVM is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V278 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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