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S437 MPR

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,106 mi
Last recorded185,106 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 185,106 miles

crack front plate

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 170,158 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake disc badley scored

o/s/r lamp loose

Fail 4 Aug 2009 170,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake disc badley scored

o/s/r lamp loose

Pass 21 Jul 2008 165,051 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 158,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 158,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

wet when tested

Pass 14 Jan 2006 125,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades split

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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S437 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S437 MPR, 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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S437 MPR is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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