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V41 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2023 80,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,171 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 75,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,603 miles

Rear tub slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,371 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 58,371 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 55,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper rough edge caused by corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 51,166 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,784 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 49,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,512 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,755 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,789 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,789 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 46,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,644 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,726 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 40,726 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,676 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,845 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWP, 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 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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