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T790 OKU

1999 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Brava101,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 OKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 84,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 83,368 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + perish (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,823 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded between fuel tank and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, by fuel tank and compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, by fuel tank and compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,449 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,509 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,338 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,706 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,772 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 33,037 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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T790 OKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T790 OKU, 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 T790 OKU registered?

T790 OKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T790 OKU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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