MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N442 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 N442 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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What year was N442 BCF registered?
N442 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 25 July 1996.
Is N442 BCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N442 BCF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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