MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
bushes worn rear suspension
chassis rusted along
rear body panel damaged
some general play steering and suspension
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
heavy rust front chassis rails and front crossmember
heavy rust rear chassis by spring mountings
horn requires attention
nearside front tyre getting low on tread
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear leafspring eye bush deteriating
slight corrosion both sides rear seatbelt anchorage points
slight play steering joints
spare tyre below legal limit
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N397 XRR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?
N397 XRR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 3 January 1996.
Is N397 XRR safe to buy?
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