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N879 VRX

1995 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,656 mi
Last recorded186,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Brava126,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 VRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 186,656 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 183,059 miles

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 183,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 179,962 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 177,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 177,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 174,796 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 174,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 171,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 171,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 168,468 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 165,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 162,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 162,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006
Pass 30 Jun 2005 155,344 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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N879 VRX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N879 VRX, 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 N879 VRX registered?

N879 VRX is a 1995 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N879 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N879 VRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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