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N58 GVT

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 GVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to give complete corrosion assesment due to cleanliness of chassis

Fail 29 Nov 2008 75,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to give complete corrosion assesment due to cleanliness of chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,787 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 68,785 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 60,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 49,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

squeeking front ball joints

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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N58 GVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N58 GVT, 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 N58 GVT registered?

N58 GVT is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N58 GVT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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