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N164 DKL

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 DKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 161,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 137,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 137,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Outer Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 129,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 129,760 miles

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

front number plate is crached

Pass 13 Jun 2006 115,893 miles

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

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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N164 DKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N164 DKL, 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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N164 DKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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