MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
various chassis sections (o/s and n/s) front to rear surface corrosion.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?
Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.
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N516 HBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N516 HBW, 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 N516 HBW registered?
N516 HBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 January 1996.
Is N516 HBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N516 HBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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