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N662 GOR

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,789 mi
Last recorded140,789 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 GOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 140,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 138,775 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 136,559 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 136,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 130,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill has two holes caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 127,293 miles

radiator lleaking

Pass 24 May 2016 124,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 122,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 119,536 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded, some corrosion to chassis

Pass 31 May 2013 116,307 miles

drivers door hinges loose

Pass 30 May 2012 113,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 May 2012 113,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 109,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear and nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2011 109,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear and nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2009 102,743 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 102,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 100,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 97,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 97,382 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N662 GOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N662 GOR, 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 N662 GOR registered?

N662 GOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N662 GOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N662 GOR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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