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N181 SCG

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 SCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 106,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

advises rear u/j slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,268 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 102,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight bind n/side front brake

Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,856 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N181 SCG is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N181 SCG, 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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What year was N181 SCG registered?

N181 SCG is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N181 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 SCG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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