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N123 OEW

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,393 mi
Last recorded161,393 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 161,393 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 153,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 162,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 140,060 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 140,058 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 133,287 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 133,287 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N123 OEW is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 N123 OEW, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N123 OEW registered?

N123 OEW is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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