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N685 XRJ

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,775 mi
Last recorded197,775 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 XRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 197,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 197,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 197,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 197,775 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2006 197,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side mirror glass cracked

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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N685 XRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N685 XRJ, 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 N685 XRJ registered?

N685 XRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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