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V290 HTC

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 HTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,873 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,002 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,293 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,042 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,176 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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V290 HTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V290 HTC, 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 V290 HTC registered?

V290 HTC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V290 HTC safe to buy?

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