MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f brake slight bind
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f brake slight bind
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S Door mirror missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S Door mirror missing
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front registration plate damaged
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N491 BWL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 N491 BWL, 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 N491 BWL registered?
N491 BWL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 July 1996.
Is N491 BWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N491 BWL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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