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N517 UNV

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,798 mi
Last recorded155,798 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 UNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 155,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 144,949 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 144,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nail in tyre

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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N517 UNV is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N517 UNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N517 UNV registered?

N517 UNV is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N517 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 UNV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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