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N374 XJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 128,623 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated/cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2010 128,615 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated/cracked

Fail 18 May 2009 124,287 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch worn

Pass 18 May 2009 124,287 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch worn

Pass 6 May 2008 117,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis generaly slightly corroded

near side rear brake binds slightly

Fail 3 May 2008 117,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis generaly slightly corroded

near side rear brake binds slightly

Pass 14 May 2007 111,219 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 111,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear brake binds slightly

rear chassis main members [middle/rear ]slightly corroded/surface

Pass 15 May 2006 105,572 miles

both rear main brake pipes/to load valve,slightly corroded . †near side rear brake binds slightly. †both sides front suspension tie rod bushes too chassis brackets slightly perished.

front chassis cross member and both rear main chassis members surface corrosion. †off side front inner brake pad lining looks slightly low???

Pass 25 Mar 2006 111,611 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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N374 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N374 XJM, 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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N374 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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