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T512 MBC

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,589 mi
Last recorded89,589 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 MBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,475 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,541 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

both front tyres close to limit

both front wiper blades housings worn

offside and nearside chassis rusty

offside and nearside front suspension rusty

rear body cross mount rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,535 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes rusty

both front tyres close to limit

both front wiper blades housings worn

offside and nearside chassis rusty

offside and nearside front suspension rusty

offside front brake slight bind

rear body cross mount rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,079 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,943 miles

parts of front suspension and chassis rusty

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

slightly low foot and hand brake performace nearside rear

Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,943 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

parts of front suspension and chassis rusty

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

slightly low foot and hand brake performace nearside rear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,011 miles

rear and front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in rear spring bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,634 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,515 miles

n/s headlamp reflector in a poor condition - weak pattern to beam.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 46,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp reflector in a poor condition.

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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T512 MBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T512 MBC, 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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What year was T512 MBC registered?

T512 MBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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