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V49 ADO

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,628 mi
Last recorded68,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 ADO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,628 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

trailer socket....securing flap broken...this will be a mot failure from April/May 2012

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,628 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

trailer socket....securing flap broken...this will be a mot failure from April/May 2012

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,977 miles

Exhaust and chassis corroded.

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rearmost bushes of rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Exhaust and chassis corroded.

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rearmost bushes of rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,503 miles

n/s front auto hub lock faulty

Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front auto hub lock faulty

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system rusty

offside mirror cracked

slight play in nearside steering idler

surface rust to under body

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

damage to bonnet and front panel

exhaust system rusty

offside mirror cracked

slight play in nearside steering idler

surface rust to under body

Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,317 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,470 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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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V49 ADO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V49 ADO, 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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V49 ADO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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