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1996 VAUXHALL BRAVA2.5L DIESEL

N436 BCF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With unavailable miles recorded, this WHITE 1996 VAUXHALL BRAVA runs on DIESEL with a 2499cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/03/2014
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/09/2013
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
1996
Engine
2499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of MOT data for the past thirteen years. The last recorded test occurred in February 2013 at 211,664 miles, where it passed despite a corroded offside brake pipe and slight structural corrosion. While the maintenance trend appeared stable between 2009 and 2013, the absence of any testing since 2013 means the current mechanical state and structural integrity of the 차량 are entirely unknown. The mileage history shows a consistent and low-use pattern, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over the recorded period. Between February 2009 and February 2013, the car covered 20,898 miles, which suggests regular use rather than long periods of abandonment. However, because the record ends at 211,664 miles in 2013, it is impossible to determine how many miles have been driven since then or if the vehicle has sat stationary, remained remained in a functional state over the last decade. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underbody, as the 2013 test flagged surface rust and structural corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle and the time elapsed since the last inspection, these likely progressed into deep rot that compromises structural integrity. The buyer should specifically examine the brake lines for thinning, check the suspension bushes for perished rubber, and inspect the exhaust system for heavy oxidation. Without a recent MOT test certificate, the vehicle cannot be considered roadworthy.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.