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M199 RRD

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,787 mi
Last recorded110,787 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 RRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes coated in grease, unable to fully inspect

general corrosion to chassis / under body appearing

offside mirror casing damaged

offside seatbelt slightly frayed

rear leasf spring shackle bushes have slight play

rear lower shock bushes starting to perish and wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,869 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both raer shock absorbers have misting of oil and reduced dampning effect

both rear flexi to wheel cylinder brake pipes corroding

differential oil leak

drivers seat belt has slight fluffing and fraying of webbing, not reducing strength or affecting operation of belt

flexi to load valve brake pipe corroding

general corrosion appearing on chassis

offside front tyre close to wear limits and wearing on edges

offside mirror casing damaged

oil leak

steering has slight play in ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

engine oil leak

general corrosion starting to appear on chassis

offside front tyre wearin on edge

offside mirror casing damaged

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

engine oil leak

general corrosion starting to appear on chassis

offside front tyre wearin on edge

offside mirror casing damaged

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 105,960 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 104,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 104,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 94,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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M199 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 M199 RRD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M199 RRD is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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