MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
clutch pedal rubber missing
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)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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