MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f steering arm has slight play
Underside covered in thick black paint.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipesa corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel pipesa corroded
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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N397 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N397 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 N397 XJM registered?
N397 XJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 February 1996.
Is N397 XJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N397 XJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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