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T56 ARO

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,580 mi
Last recorded83,580 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,580 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,550 miles

advise various parts of body showing signs of corrosion / thin

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 57,940 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,905 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,560 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,715 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,276 miles

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

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

rear body floor holed & corroded,not structural.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,033 miles

floor of flatbed corroded

rear loading door damaged but operates adequately

Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,904 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

rear load space floor corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,580 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,965 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,965 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,813 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers split & smeaeing screen

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,150 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 34,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T56 ARO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T56 ARO, 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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T56 ARO is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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