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N426 FBK

1997 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,000 mi
Last recorded191,000 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Brava120,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 FBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 191,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 191,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 181,327 miles

areas of chassis and inner sills becoming rusty

rear brake regulator appears seized, unable to prove, but rear brakes locked during brake test

some play at nearside steering idler

Fail 19 Nov 2009 181,211 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

areas of chassis and inner sills becoming rusty

rear brake regulator appears seized, unable to prove, but rear brakes locked during brake test

some play at nearside steering idler

Pass 12 Nov 2008 174,235 miles

rear brakes still locking

Fail 6 Nov 2008 174,099 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

metal brake pipes to offside and nearside front flexi hoses becoming rusty

service brake reading on legal limit /rear brakes locking

steering wheel free play

Pass 9 Nov 2007 165,134 miles

steering wheel freeplay approaching legal limit - both wiper blades split -axle oil leaking from nearside rear hub -2x front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2007 165,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

spare wheel rubbing against rear flexi brake hose recomend emmediate rectification

steering wheel freeplay approaching legal limit - both wiper blades split -axle oil leaking from nearside rear hub -2x front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2006 154,801 miles

front shock absorbers very soft

Fail 25 Oct 2006 154,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front shock absorbers very soft

red dust on offside front lower bsall joint?

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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N426 FBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 120,303 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 N426 FBK, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N426 FBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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