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P461 NCL

1996 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,022 mi
Last recorded184,022 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Brava123,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 NCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 184,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 184,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 173,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 173,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/ s/front and o/s/front top ball joint boots split

Pass 18 Feb 2006 170,069 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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P461 NCL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,632 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 P461 NCL, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P461 NCL registered?

P461 NCL is a 1996 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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