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N770 YMO

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,603 mi
Last recorded206,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 YMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 206,603 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 206,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper (8.4.1 (a) (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 19 Nov 2024 201,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 197,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 197,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 194,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 192,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 189,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 185,463 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 180,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 175,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 167,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 159,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 150,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 133,716 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes slighlty corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,259 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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N770 YMO is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N770 YMO, 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 N770 YMO registered?

N770 YMO is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N770 YMO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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