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N41 RPA

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,613 mi
Last recorded226,613 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 RPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 226,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 226,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 203,632 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corossion front lower on chassis rails on bdy mounts

corossion rear body n/s and o/s above chassis rails

Fail 13 Aug 2010 203,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corossion front lower on chassis rails on bdy mounts

corossion rear body n/s and o/s above chassis rails

Pass 4 Aug 2009 178,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 178,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 151,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 150,915 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 150,715 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 135,893 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 135,893 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

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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N41 RPA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N41 RPA, 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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N41 RPA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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