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N785 UEL

1996 Vauxhall Brava

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,312 mi
Last recorded128,312 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 128,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,111 miles

welded repairs heavily undersealed.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 123,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished.

welding repairs heavily undersealed.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

previous welded repairs heavily undersealed.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 117,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

previous welded repairs heavily undersealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,735 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

spear wheel missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,400 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres starting to perish on tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,024 miles

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

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,590 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,034 miles

Extensive surfacee corrosion to chassis

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres low on tread

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,028 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Extensive surfacee corrosion to chassis

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres low on tread

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,926 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,905 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,014 miles

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

Temp fix to offside front headlamp pattern

Pass 24 May 2006 60,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 60,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

play in steering

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 UEL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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