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N128 KPP

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,720 mi
Last recorded195,720 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 KPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 195,720 miles

rear chassis under sealed

Fail 20 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 195,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 193,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 186,231 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 186,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 176,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 176,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 176,122 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 165,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 165,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 153,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 144,592 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 135,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 135,642 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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N128 KPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,632 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 N128 KPP, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N128 KPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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