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V41 GYA

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,547 mi
Last recorded175,547 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 GYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 175,547 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

chassis corroding

damage to scrren in zone A in swept area but out of drivers view of the road

front suspension componants corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2014 175,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

chassis corroding

damage to scrren in zone A in swept area but out of drivers view of the road

front suspension componants corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2013 170,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 170,218 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 162,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,870 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 140,043 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 140,043 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 128,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 118,633 miles

Brake pipes around fuel tank getting rusty??

Pass 18 Apr 2007 106,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 96,006 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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V41 GYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V41 GYA, 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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V41 GYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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