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N157 AJH

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 AJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2020 127,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroding (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper corroded

n/side front tyre perishing

o/side front tyre bald on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2019 119,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper corroded

n/side front tyre perishing

o/side front tyre bald on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,392 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body chassis suspension steering components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,392 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low o/s front tyre worn on edge perishing (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body chassis suspension steering components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,965 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,250 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion at chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,343 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 106,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Coolant leak

excessive corrosion in all chassis

Fail 1 Jul 2009 105,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

chassis needs cleaning and waxoiling

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,914 miles

chassis needs cleaning and waxoiling

Pass 10 Jul 2008 105,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 105,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 104,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 102,507 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 102,460 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N157 AJH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N157 AJH, 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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N157 AJH is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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