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N56 WUX

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 WUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,798 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,097 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 42,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,529 miles

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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N56 WUX is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N56 WUX, 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 N56 WUX registered?

N56 WUX is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N56 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 WUX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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