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N133 AML

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 AML
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside rear footbrake performance low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside parking brake performance low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,087 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,048 miles

off side front brake juddering slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,809 miles

Slight front brake imbalance (13%)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,789 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 79,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 79,740 miles

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

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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N133 AML is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 N133 AML, 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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N133 AML is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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