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N397 XRR

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

237,070 mi
Last recorded237,070 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 XRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2010 237,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 225,554 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 103,099 miles

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.

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 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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