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T590 KCV

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

11,647 mi
Last recorded11,647 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 KCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 11,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 11,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 11,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 11,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 10,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 10,497 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 10,496 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 10,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 9,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 9,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 9,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 9,270 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 8,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 7,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,996 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 4,033 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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T590 KCV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T590 KCV, 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

How do I check the history of T590 KCV?

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What year was T590 KCV registered?

T590 KCV is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T590 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T590 KCV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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