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N337 XJB

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

189,422 mi
Last recorded189,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 XJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 189,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 189,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 186,046 miles

chassis all over surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2012 186,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis all over surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 183,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 178,967 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 178,967 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 172,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 172,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 100,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 154,101 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 154,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 147,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 147,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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N337 XJB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N337 XJB, 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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N337 XJB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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