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V996 KAR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,776 mi
Last recorded146,776 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 KAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2013 146,776 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 146,716 miles

n/s steering idler has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2010 146,776 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 146,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 146,776 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 146,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 146,776 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 73,429 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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V996 KAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V996 KAR, 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 V996 KAR registered?

V996 KAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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