1996 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · N437 BCF
1996 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 133,766 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N437 BCF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2017
- 133,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N437 BCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Brava (N437 BCF) between July 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)”; “Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis”; “Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tub mounting”.
N437 BCF Mileage History
- 24/07/2006106,739 mi
- 03/08/2007108,963 mi+2,224 mi
- 19/08/2008111,166 mi+2,203 mi
- 19/08/2008111,170 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/2010114,044 mi+2,874 mi
- 20/07/2011115,827 mi+1,783 mi
- 21/07/2011115,828 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2012119,663 mi+3,835 mi
- 01/08/2012119,690 mi+27 mi
- 25/07/2013132,462 mi+12,772 mi
- 08/08/2013132,495 mi+33 mi
- 01/08/2014127,164 mi-5,331 mi
- 08/08/2014127,178 mi+14 mi
- 15/07/2015129,804 mi+2,626 mi
- 21/07/2015129,818 mi+14 mi
- 29/07/2016132,603 mi+2,785 mi
- 13/09/2017133,766 mi+1,163 mi
Average of roughly 2,426 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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