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N529 NFE

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,199 mi
Last recorded160,199 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN529 NFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 160,199 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 160,198 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 149,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 141,223 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

floor split in load area , oil leval on min

Fail 14 Apr 2008 141,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

floor split in load area , oil leval on min

front number plate starting to deteriorate.clutch fluid resivore below min

Fail 16 Apr 2007 133,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 133,860 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 126,965 miles

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

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

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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N529 NFE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N529 NFE, 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 N529 NFE registered?

N529 NFE is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N529 NFE safe to buy?

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