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V288 JBR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 JBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,506 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 76,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front no;plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,016 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 59,006 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V288 JBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V288 JBR, 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 V288 JBR registered?

V288 JBR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V288 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 JBR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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