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N731 KCV

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 KCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

CHASSIS COROSION,.a few areas of crrosion starting will need serious attention by next MOT

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 93,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

CHASSIS COROSION,.a few areas of crrosion starting will need serious attention by next MOT

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 87,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,890 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,136 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 79,136 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,377 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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N731 KCV is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N731 KCV, 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 N731 KCV registered?

N731 KCV is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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