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V499 JHL

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 JHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 152,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 151,057 miles

battery loose

n/s reflector corroded

n/s/r lower suspension bush worn

slight windscreen damage

Fail 10 Jan 2012 151,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 7 Jan 2011 149,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 147,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 146,031 miles

excessive black smoke emmisions when brought in now seems to be clearing

exhaust holed and blowing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 143,152 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 143,152 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 133,352 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 133,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake imbalance high at 14%.

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

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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V499 JHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V499 JHL, 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 V499 JHL registered?

V499 JHL is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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