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S219 KJW

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

259,069 mi
Last recorded259,069 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 KJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 259,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 259,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 254,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 250,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 247,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill/bpillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body mounting rubbers perishing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2020 247,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear sill/back panel/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear sill/back panel/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill/bpillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body mounting rubbers perishing

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2018 238,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 231,427 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 222,384 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 222,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 212,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/n/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 212,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/n/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 200,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 200,923 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 194,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 186,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 186,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 174,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 165,119 miles

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

o/s wiper blade

Fail 22 Jul 2009 165,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper blade

Pass 27 Jun 2008 154,858 miles

O/S REAR SILL BACKING PANEL CORRODED BY BODY MOUNT

STRONG ADVISORY. BOTH REAR SPRING REAR SHACKLE BUSHES WORN

STRONG ADVISORY. NEARSIDE REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE DAMAGED BY T PIECE

Pass 27 Jun 2007 148,333 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 148,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 May 2006 141,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 141,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S219 KJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S219 KJW, 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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S219 KJW is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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