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N414 VNF

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,124 mi
Last recorded131,124 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 VNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 131,124 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 127,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 127,996 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 124,996 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,996 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 122,550 miles

Slight cracks on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise wiper rack worn

bumper corner missing n/s/r

n/s and o/s sills corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2006 116,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bumper corner missing

sill corrosion to n/s and o/s

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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N414 VNF is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N414 VNF, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N414 VNF is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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