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N394 XJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,372 mi
Last recorded129,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,372 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 128,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,784 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 110,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 98,770 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe badly corroded and thin and slight blow needs new pipe soon as possible

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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N394 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N394 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 N394 XJM registered?

N394 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N394 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N394 XJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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