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N658 PAA

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN658 PAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 152,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 152,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 142,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 142,045 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various panels damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear shock dust covers rusted through /heavy rust to underside /

Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,890 miles

both tyres near limit (rear) // rear leaf spring bushes worn // slight power steering fluid leak // heavy rust rear chassis both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2007 122,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

heavy rust both sides rear chassis

slight leak power steering fluid

Pass 8 Aug 2006 111,138 miles

1/General condition of vehicle (muddy) †2/Steering box has signs of fliud leak †3/Rear shock absorbers covers badly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2006 111,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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N658 PAA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N658 PAA, 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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N658 PAA is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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