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N152 VAU

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,997 mi
Last recorded211,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 211,997 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 211,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 203,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 196,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 189,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 180,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 158,134 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 158,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N152 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N152 VAU, 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 N152 VAU registered?

N152 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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