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N859 RFX

1995 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,796 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 86,794 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,994 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front reg plate faded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,994 miles

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

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

front reg plate faded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,573 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nail in tyre

oil leak to o/s/r shaft leak

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 RFX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N859 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 N859 RFX registered?

N859 RFX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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