CarVerify

Free Car Check

S163 CRE

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 CRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,700 miles

.. offside front steel brake pipe outer protective coating peeling/rusty

.. various steel brake pipes at front outer protective coating peeling/rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2008 136,647 miles

. offside front steel brake pipe outer coating starting to peel

..nearside/offside front tyres starting to wear on inner section

Pass 7 Nov 2007 136,579 miles

... small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

.... both front shockabsorbers getting weak

Fail 7 Nov 2007 136,579 miles

... small stone chip in zone a of windscreen

.... both front shockabsorbers getting weak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 135,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

offside front steel brake pipe to flexable hose outer coating getting rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2006 135,098 miles

offside front steel brake pipe to flexable hose outer coating getting rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2005 132,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

section missing from rev light lens offside rear

Pass 2 Nov 2005 132,992 miles

section missing from rev light lens offside rear

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
Full Vauxhall Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S163 CRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S163 CRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S163 CRE?

You can check the full history of S163 CRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S163 CRE registered?

S163 CRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S163 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 CRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S163 CRE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S163 CRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.