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VIG 5690

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 5690
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 48,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 25,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 25,610 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 20,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 19,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 16,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 16,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 15,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,581 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,301 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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VIG 5690 is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VIG 5690, 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 VIG 5690 registered?

VIG 5690 is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is VIG 5690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIG 5690 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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