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V448 LCX

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 LCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,383 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 106,206 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 101,645 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 96,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V448 LCX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V448 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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What year was V448 LCX registered?

V448 LCX is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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