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N581 SSH

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,859 mi
Last recorded94,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 SSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,859 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 94,859 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,525 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 86,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 80,648 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 1,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N581 SSH is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N581 SSH, 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 N581 SSH registered?

N581 SSH is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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