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V296 HOO

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,479 mi
Last recorded165,479 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 HOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 165,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 156,899 miles

Corosion to offside main brake pipes

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

Slight play to rear leafspring bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 141,688 miles

Corosion to brake pipe from flexi to loadvalve

Corosion to main brake pipes to loadvalve

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

Footbrake travel

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

Slight play to steering components

Pass 15 Apr 2009 121,021 miles

Corosion to offside main brake pipes

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

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

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 101,845 miles

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

Footbrake travel

Front & rear brake comparison

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,203 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear handbrake efficiency borderline

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,487 miles

nearside front tyreworn on inner edge

offside tyre worn on outer edge

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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V296 HOO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V296 HOO, 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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V296 HOO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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