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N388 XJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,676 mi
Last recorded130,676 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 130,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 125,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 116,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,996 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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N388 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N388 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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What year was N388 XJM registered?

N388 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N388 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 XJM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N388 XJM have outstanding finance?

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