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N430 FOO

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,966 mi
Last recorded72,966 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 FOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,966 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,966 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 64,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cracking on outer shoulders require attention in near future

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,072 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 62,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N430 FOO is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N430 FOO, 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 N430 FOO registered?

N430 FOO is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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