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N859 WRX

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,153 mi
Last recorded107,153 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 WRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,153 miles

body damage offside door and wing

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,155 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body damage offside door and wing

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Large amounts of surface corrosion on underside.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,276 miles

vehicle chasiss sections and streel brakepipes are underseald this is a garage vehicle, vehicle is going to b sweet for vehicle chassis section to be sray with wast oil

Fail 16 Jun 2011

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 105,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

vehicle is starting to rust in various place on the chassis

Pass 18 May 2009 104,924 miles

vehicle is starting to rust in various place on the chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2008 104,189 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 104,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 103,296 miles

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 WRX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WRX, 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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N859 WRX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 21 December 1995.

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