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N373 BKL

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 BKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,497 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,287 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 135,287 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 133,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,146 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 129,653 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,777 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 125,479 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 125,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 124,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 122,945 miles

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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N373 BKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N373 BKL, 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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N373 BKL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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