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N732 ESP

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,894 mi
Last recorded62,894 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 ESP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,894 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting-chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension arms slightly corroded

both sides chassis slightly corroded and extensively repaired

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 29 Oct 2019 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension arms slightly corroded

both sides chassis slightly corroded and extensively repaired

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,440 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre sections also quite corroded. (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside buck floor to chassis stops corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,754 miles

Offside and nearside rear body mountings and buck corroded.

Rear chassis and crossmembers corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear body mountings and buck corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,084 miles

corrosion on chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,458 miles

front o/s brake slight resatriction

light corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,968 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension and body mounts and chassis

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,968 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension and body mounts and chassis

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front and rear chassis corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2010 52,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front and rear chassis corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,142 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,222 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 50,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,567 miles

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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N732 ESP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N732 ESP, 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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N732 ESP is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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