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V289 GCW

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 GCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 191,564 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 190,962 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front grille insecure

front indicators slight insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2011 190,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front grille insecure

front indicators slight insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2010 188,138 miles

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

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

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 May 2009 179,682 miles

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

front plate slightly fadeed

nearside lamp slightly loose

Fail 5 May 2009 179,594 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front plate slightly fadeed

nearside lamp slightly loose

Pass 10 May 2008 160,786 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 159,557 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 132,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 92,347 miles

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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V289 GCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V289 GCW, 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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V289 GCW is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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