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N510 XNB

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 XNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 87,943 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 75,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N510 XNB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N510 XNB, 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 N510 XNB registered?

N510 XNB is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N510 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N510 XNB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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