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N358 WVJ

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,187 mi
Last recorded148,187 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2010 148,187 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear shocker dust covers corroded

general chassis condition corroded

oil leak from diff

r/n/s shackle bushs showing signs of wear

rear o/s bump stop missing

slight play in steering column

gearbox filler plug insecure & leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 146,604 miles

both fuel pipes corroded close to limit

both rear lower Leaf springs have wear in a shackle pin and/or bush close to limit

centre box and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated near limit

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen

stonechip in zone 'B' of wind screen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 143,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 136,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 129,167 miles

middle and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2006 129,167 miles

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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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N358 WVJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N358 WVJ, 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 N358 WVJ registered?

N358 WVJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 November 1995.

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