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V312 LCX

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,501 mi
Last recorded154,501 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 LCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 154,501 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 154,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 147,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 147,607 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 139,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 112,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,302 miles

Front brake imbalance just in the limits of 25%

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,501 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable sticking †

play in steering

rear brake check just in reading

Pass 14 Jun 2006 84,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 84,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal travel excessive †front brake pads look low

Pass 22 Jun 2005 75,998 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 75,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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V312 LCX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V312 LCX, 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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V312 LCX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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