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N763 CDA

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,469 mi
Last recorded61,469 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN763 CDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all rubber bushes perrished but not resulting in excessive movement

bodywork has damage all over

Pass 15 May 2015 60,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,684 miles

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

front wiper smear screen

slight corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 21 May 2014 58,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

front wiper smear screen

slight corrosion around o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2013 55,936 miles

BRAKE LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2012 54,030 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,236 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 68,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 50,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,262 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 44,683 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 44,683 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 40,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cab rear panel damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 40,438 miles

cab rear panel damaged

Fail 23 May 2006 36,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear n/s & o/s lenses cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 36,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear n/s & o/s lenses cracked

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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N763 CDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N763 CDA, 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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N763 CDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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