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N858 RFX

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,280 mi
Last recorded120,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,280 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between hose and valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear light units damaged

osf and osr tyres heavily perished

rear chassis rails and crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 118,162 miles

rear spring rear hanger bushes worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ns mirror missing

play in steering box detected at steering wheel

rear light lenses damaged

rear reflectors damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,162 miles

ns mirror missing

play in steering box detected at steering wheel

rear light lenses damaged

rear reflectors damaged

rear spring rear hanger bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,928 miles

rear light and refletors slight damage

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 111,830 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 111,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 108,729 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,044 miles

slight brake bind nsf

Fail 12 Jan 2011 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight brake bind nsf

Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,217 miles

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

slight brake bind nsf

slight damage to both rear light lenses

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,974 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 99,691 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 99,225 miles

steering box arm balljoint has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2007 99,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 98,637 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 98,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N858 RFX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N858 RFX, 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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What year was N858 RFX registered?

N858 RFX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N858 RFX safe to buy?

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