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T510 CVJ

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT510 CVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 104,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,167 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS.

MOUNTING PLATE FOR 7 PIN TRAILER ELECTRICS CORRODED.

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR BRAKES.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,216 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 87,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,041 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,041 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,455 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,469 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on front exhaust section

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on front exhaust section

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,816 miles

PERISH SPLITS ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TUBELESS VALVES.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,011 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,290 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS.

WATER AND DIRT INSIDE REAR FOG LAMP,BUT STILL OPERATING.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,113 miles

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,158 miles

near side front brake pads worn thin

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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T510 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T510 CVJ, 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

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What year was T510 CVJ registered?

T510 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T510 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T510 CVJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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