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N423 RPG

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

167,527 mi
Last recorded167,527 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 RPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 167,527 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired nearside and offside rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 166,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 166,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 166,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 165,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 165,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 161,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 161,931 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 159,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 156,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 156,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 154,365 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in box (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 154,172 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in box (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,473 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 152,443 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,018 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON :- UNDER BODY, BRAKE PIPES,SUSPENSION, PERRISHED SUSPENSION BUSHS.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 149,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing reflector (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silenser broken away (7.1.1)

GENERAL CORROSION ON :- UNDER BODY, BRAKE PIPES,SUSPENSION, PERRISHED SUSPENSION BUSHS.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,139 miles

All body mounting bushes worn/perished

All suspension bushes worn/perished

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion on fuel line

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion on rear brake pipe

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 9 Sep 2014 142,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on rear off chassis, rear exhaust and fuel pipes

rear spring hanger bushes slight wear

slight wear in rear diff pinion bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 142,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

general surface corrosion on rear off chassis, rear exhaust and fuel pipes

rear spring hanger bushes slight wear

slight wear in rear diff pinion bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 137,012 miles

corrosion on underside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front ant-roll bar link bushes perished

both front upper shock absorber bushes perished

corrosion on brake servo

Fail 16 Sep 2013 137,012 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front ant-roll bar link bushes perished

both front upper shock absorber bushes perished

corrosion on brake servo

corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to chassis and underside

general perishing and wear to rear spring hanger bushes

slight wear to rear axle differential pinion bearing but not leaking

tow bar 7pin plug damaged. slight corrosion to brake servo, corrosion to fuel lines

Fail 13 Sep 2012 134,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to chassis and underside

general perishing and wear to rear spring hanger bushes

slight wear to rear axle differential pinion bearing but not leaking

tow bar 7pin plug damaged. slight corrosion to brake servo, corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,460 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 129,460 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

O/S/F.LOWER SUSP.JOINT BOOT SPLIT. N/S.MIRROR LOOSE. GENERAL CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES AT L.A.Valve.GENERAL CORROSION ON CHASSIS WITH FOULING.GENERAL ENGINE & TRANSMISION OIL LEAKES.GENERAL WEAR ON STEERING JOINTS.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,102 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion on chassis

slight oil leak at rear of g/box

vehicle dirty under side

Fail 15 Sep 2010 126,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion on chassis

slight oil leak at rear of g/box

vehicle dirty under side

Fail 16 Sep 2009 121,425 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general wear on suspension bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 121,425 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general wear on suspension bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,338 miles

slight play in stering box

Fail 16 Sep 2008 116,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

slight engine oil leak

slight play in stering box

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 111,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

general oil leak

coolent leak at front of engine

front wiper blades split

general mud on underside of vehicle

intermitant fault with hazard switch

slight wear in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2006 107,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 105,394 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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N423 RPG is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 N423 RPG, 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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N423 RPG is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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