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N397 XJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,654 mi
Last recorded240,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 240,654 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2011 238,363 miles

Underside covered in thick black paint.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 236,785 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 234,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipesa corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 234,997 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipesa corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2005 227,483 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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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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