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V551 GFR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 GFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,057 miles

underneath of the vehicle is too dirty unable to inspect properly.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 118,050 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

underneath of the vehicle is too dirty unable to inspect properly.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 110,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 88,295 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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V551 GFR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V551 GFR, 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 V551 GFR registered?

V551 GFR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V551 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 GFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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