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N730 BDY

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,370 mi
Last recorded220,370 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 BDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 220,370 miles

1,Slight play in nearside front steering idler arm.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 220,370 miles

1,Slight play in nearside front steering idler arm.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 209,613 miles

1,Nearside steering idler arm has slight play.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 209,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1,Nearside steering idler arm has slight play.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 199,070 miles

1,Repairs carried out at offside outer sill at front are cosmetically covered,unable to distinguish type of repair.

2,Slight play in nearside steering idler arm bushes.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 192,884 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2007 181,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 181,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

reverce lamp lens incomplete.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 170,646 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear lamp lens sight damage.

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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N730 BDY is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N730 BDY, 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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N730 BDY is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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