MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tub arches (6.1.C.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis rail middle (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tub mounting (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded from compenstor (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bumper insecure collision damaged ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front to body (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded compensater to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak waterpump ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around hangers (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
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N437 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 N437 BCF, 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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N437 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 July 1996.
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