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N144 KBH

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

216,240 mi
Last recorded216,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 KBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 216,240 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front crossmember corroded

o/s/r leaf spring very rusty and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 204,606 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

underbody starting to corrode in places

Fail 26 Jul 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 191,429 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 191,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 179,623 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 179,623 miles

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 169,407 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 157,933 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 157,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 153,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 153,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 146,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 146,918 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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N144 KBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N144 KBH, 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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N144 KBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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