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N65 YJM

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,565 mi
Last recorded197,565 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 YJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 197,565 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake disks worn and pads wearing down

front shock absorbers wet and weak

metal fuel pipes front to rear corroded

n/s door check strap missing

o/s door check strap breaking away from door pillar

rear chassis heavily corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2007 197,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/f top ball joint worn

all of rear chassis heavily corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front prop front joint very worn

metal fuel pipes front to rear corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

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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N65 YJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N65 YJM, 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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N65 YJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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