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N859 HPV

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,568 mi
Last recorded74,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 HPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,102 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,151 miles

drivers floor mat holed

front number plate slight damage

Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

drivers floor mat holed

front number plate slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,314 miles

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

drivers floor mat hold

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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N859 HPV is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N859 HPV, 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 N859 HPV registered?

N859 HPV is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N859 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N859 HPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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