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V942 NFM

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

233,342 mi
Last recorded233,342 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 NFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 233,342 miles

Offside front bumper corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 233,342 miles

Offside front bumper corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 244,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front beam pattern only just visible

Pass 5 Aug 2015 241,018 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both steering arms worn both rear lights damadged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 239,551 miles

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

engine and gearbox leaking oil back lights have been repaired

Fail 30 Jul 2014 239,551 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

engine and gearbox leaking oil back lights have been repaired

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,649 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 236,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 233,508 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 233,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 230,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 230,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 228,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 224,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 221,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 219,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 216,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2005 196,773 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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V942 NFM is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V942 NFM, 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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V942 NFM is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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