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T518 CVJ

1999 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,548 mi
Last recorded41,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 CVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 41,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 41,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 41,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,472 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,472 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear top shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,976 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,840 miles

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

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

car has a few patches of surface rust

exhaust is rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,061 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,630 miles

front no/plate poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no/plate poor

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,478 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,238 miles

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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T518 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T518 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.

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What year was T518 CVJ registered?

T518 CVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T518 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 CVJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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