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N46 VAU

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,829 mi
Last recorded48,829 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,716 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,112 miles

Fuel pepe corrode but not leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fuel pepe corrode but not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion near hinged tailgate hinges

n/s and o/s inner wheel arches corroded near mounting points

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,460 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,453 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

traces off grease or oil on nearside rear backplate/axle

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,246 miles

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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N46 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 126,872 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 N46 VAU, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N46 VAU registered?

N46 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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