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N663 GOR

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN663 GOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,683 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,462 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,883 miles

slight free play at steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,331 miles

slight play in steering box

slight surface rusting n/s and o/s chassis rails

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,542 miles

Oil leak

emits smoke from exhaust but not excessive

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

rear brakes binding slightly

slight un even aplication to rear brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,845 miles

both front tyres perishing

brake warning light not working

nails in o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

o/s/r tyre worn low and perished

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,666 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake warning lamp not working

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust corroded

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering

n/s washer jet poor

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 71,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

ns outer sill damaged /slight damage front reg plate /clutch pedal rubber missing /vehicle loaded /

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,995 miles

vehicle loaded

Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,995 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

vehicle loaded

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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N663 GOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N663 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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N663 GOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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