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N74 VAB

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,069 mi
Last recorded149,069 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 149,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded at front/middle (not leaking)

hand brake light not working

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Feb 2013 149,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded at front/middle (not leaking)

hand brake light not working

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2012 136,315 miles

high beam warning light n/w

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 136,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high beam warning light n/w

Pass 9 Mar 2011 124,067 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 123,705 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 111,541 miles

both sides rear of rear spring bushes worn slightly

r/h rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2009 103,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 85,091 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre defective

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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N74 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N74 VAB, 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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N74 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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