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V537 JWP

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 JWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,519 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,487 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 68,088 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,883 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 61,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V537 JWP 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 50%.

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 V537 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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What year was V537 JWP registered?

V537 JWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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