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N785 TWN

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

892,450 mi
Last recorded892,450 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 TWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 892,450 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all front suspension rubbers deteriorated

damp around powersteering pump

fuel lines badly corroded

nearside rear light lens slightly insecure

offside wiper blade deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

underside of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2011 892,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all front suspension rubbers deteriorated

damp around powersteering pump

fuel lines badly corroded

nearside rear light lens slightly insecure

offside rear tyre pressure low

offside wiper blade deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

underside of vehicle in very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,950 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

offside rear wheel slightly binding

radiator core in poor condition

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed in prescribed areas

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres perished and starting to seperate but no cords exposed

Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,948 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

offside front brake disc inner face corroded and pitted

offside rear wheel slightly binding

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not holed in prescribed areas

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres perished and starting to seperate but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Oct 2009 888,258 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 888,189 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2008 884,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,021 miles

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

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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N785 TWN is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N785 TWN, 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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N785 TWN is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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