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N346 CJC

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,603 mi
Last recorded130,603 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 CJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2010 130,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 130,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 123,444 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 10,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 94,374 miles

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

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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N346 CJC is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N346 CJC, 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 N346 CJC registered?

N346 CJC is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N346 CJC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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