MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes corroding
chassis corroding
fluctuation in front brake readings
front tie bar bushes perished
imbalance in rear brake readings
oil leak
play in nearside steering idler and close to limit
slight bind in nearside front brake
underside of vehicle corroding
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
chassis corroding
free play at steering wheel
play in nearside steering idela
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N489 XJB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N489 XJB, 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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How do I check the history of N489 XJB?
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What year was N489 XJB registered?
N489 XJB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 March 1996.
Is N489 XJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N489 XJB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N489 XJB have outstanding finance?
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