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V42 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,253 mi
Last recorded177,253 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 177,253 miles

ADVISE fuel leak?

ADVISE rear fuel pipe rusty

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 172,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 172,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 166,938 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 166,938 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 158,470 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 158,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 151,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise hand brake link sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 151,828 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise hand brake link sticking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 141,005 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 12 Nov 2008 140,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Nov 2007 133,229 miles

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

free play in n/s/r hub

Fail 26 Nov 2007 133,159 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

free play in n/s/r hub

Pass 23 Nov 2006 125,173 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 125,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 115,365 miles

O/S/R lens damaged

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

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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V42 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V42 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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V42 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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