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N498 WRS

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 WRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010
Pass 2 May 2009 69,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,923 miles

ALL REPAIRS TO CHASSIS APPEAR TO BE DONE WITH THIN METAL DUE TO UNDERSEAL CHASSIS NOT PROPERLY SEEN

Fail 15 Apr 2008 88,923 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,810 miles

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

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 80,007 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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N498 WRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N498 WRS, 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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N498 WRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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