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N437 BCF

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 133,766 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,603 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,818 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 129,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,178 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 127,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 132,495 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 132,462 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 119,690 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 119,663 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,828 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 115,827 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,170 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 111,166 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,739 miles

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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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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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