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N379 VNU

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,543 mi
Last recorded83,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 VNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

chassis rusted all over

rear bed floor rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,734 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

chassis rusted all over

rear bed floor rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BINDE ON O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,474 miles

SLIGHT BINDE ON O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,116 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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N379 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N379 VNU, 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 N379 VNU registered?

N379 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N379 VNU safe to buy?

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