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N551 WJA

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 WJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 97,804 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 187,795 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 187,361 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extremely rusty underside

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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N551 WJA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N551 WJA, 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 N551 WJA registered?

N551 WJA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N551 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 WJA 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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