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N274 WAN

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

236,871 mi
Last recorded236,871 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 WAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2010 236,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear brakes binding

key comes out of ignition and car stays running

nsf side light lens loose

rear brake pipe corroded along axel

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 226,864 miles

drivers foot well corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2009 226,857 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers foot well corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2008 215,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 215,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 212,239 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 197,656 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 197,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N274 WAN is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N274 WAN, 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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N274 WAN is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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