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N509 UDP

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,870 mi
Last recorded138,870 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 UDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 138,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 132,870 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 115,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chassie rusty all over

Pass 4 Sep 2008 109,442 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 109,442 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,616 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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N509 UDP is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N509 UDP, 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 N509 UDP registered?

N509 UDP is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N509 UDP safe to buy?

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