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N357 HWS

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,429 mi
Last recorded35,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 HWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 35,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on

vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 May 2024 35,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside heavily treated with under seal

Fail 23 May 2024 35,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside heavily treated with under seal

Pass 30 May 2023 35,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,165 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

battery warning light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,150 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,150 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,113 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,101 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 35,050 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 35,013 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,247 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,859 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general chassis corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,777 miles

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,538 miles

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

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

general chassis surface rust

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,132 miles

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres heavily perished

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,768 miles

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

corrosion to all prescribed areas

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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N357 HWS is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N357 HWS, 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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What year was N357 HWS registered?

N357 HWS is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N357 HWS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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