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N376 LAF

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,696 mi
Last recorded57,696 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 LAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,696 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable sliding spline (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 36,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop uj and sliding jiont (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering idler (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,919 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 26,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 7,893 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 7,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 7,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 7,248 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 7,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 6,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 6,458 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 5,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,494 miles

Number plate bulbs intermittent when tapped.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 5,145 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 5,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 4,737 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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N376 LAF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N376 LAF, 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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N376 LAF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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