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N373 EOR

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,931 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 143,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,746 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight damage to fog lamp lens/unit

surface corrosion to both front to rear chassis rails

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,505 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 130,487 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 119,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 119,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 109,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 109,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,017 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 10,008 miles

Inner Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive play in steering idler

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,876 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 EOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EOR, 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 EOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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