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V491 GEN

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,016 mi
Last recorded111,016 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 GEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 111,016 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 111,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all fronts and rear (5.2.3 (e))

crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 108,140 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer skin on exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,379 miles

front suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,814 miles

General surface rust all over brakes pipes slightly corroded

rear diff keaking

sills holed and rusty but bolt on body

Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint worn (2.5.A.1c)

General surface rust all over brakes pipes slightly corroded

rear diff keaking

sills holed and rusty but bolt on body

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,901 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

surface rust all over

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,011 miles

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

general surface rust

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,825 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,902 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly cooroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,902 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

exhaust slightly cooroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,763 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,249 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,692 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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V491 GEN is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V491 GEN, 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 V491 GEN registered?

V491 GEN is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V491 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V491 GEN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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