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N343 CNB

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,660 mi
Last recorded216,660 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 CNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 216,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

bodywork in poor condition

o/s/f tyre outter wall slightly cracking

slight corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

vehicles chassis slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 212,612 miles

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

general condition off exhaust system poor due to corrosion

offside front tyre wall slight cracking

slight damage and corrosion to offside rear body panel

Fail 16 May 2014 212,612 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

general condition off exhaust system poor due to corrosion

offside front tyre wall slight cracking

slight damage and corrosion to offside rear body panel

Pass 17 May 2013 209,027 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 197,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 15 May 2012 197,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 19 May 2011 191,220 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 191,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 184,342 miles

Nearside steering idler (on chassis) has slight wear in it,

Fail 14 May 2010 184,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2009 178,380 miles

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

front body mounts area corroded

offside rear light damaged

play in nearside steering idler & balljoints

Fail 24 Apr 2009 178,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front body mounts area corroded

offside rear light damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play in nearside steering idler & balljoints

Pass 10 Apr 2008 169,120 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 168,975 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 158,270 miles

both rear shocks showing weak & o/s damp

Fail 23 Apr 2007 158,051 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all shocks damp

small hole in o/s/r sidelight lense

Pass 7 Apr 2006 143,436 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 143,429 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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N343 CNB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N343 CNB, 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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N343 CNB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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