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N756 KBJ

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN756 KBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 170,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 169,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edge

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2017 169,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edge

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2016 169,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 169,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 168,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 169,864 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 169,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 169,824 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 169,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 169,717 miles

Oil leak

both front cabin bushes play

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

f/r sus components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2010 169,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension arm support arms have been repaired.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 169,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front suspension support arms repaired. not affecting brakes or steering

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 167,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

both f/seats play

both front and rear suspension corroding

both front torsion bars used and greased

chassis frame corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2009 167,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

both f/seats play

both front and rear suspension corroding

chassis frame corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2008 166,095 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 166,095 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all chassis frame corroding

both steering arm has wear in pin shank

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged but not showing white light

oil leak engine and gear box

rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 164,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 162,506 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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N756 KBJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N756 KBJ, 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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N756 KBJ is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 November 1995.

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