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V657 ROR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 ROR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,691 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate damaged

brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

front track control arm bushes starting to split

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2016 66,061 miles

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 61,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust repaired

n/s/f & n/s r tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tailpipe repaired

Pass 28 Nov 2009 54,108 miles

exhaust corroded & been repaired

surface rust on brake discs & slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,690 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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V657 ROR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V657 ROR, 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 V657 ROR registered?

V657 ROR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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