1996 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · N552 EMJ
1996 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/05/1996. Recorded mileage 117,031 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
N552 EMJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2022
- 117,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N552 EMJ Mileage History
- 19/05/200674,653 mi
- 16/05/200776,955 mi+2,302 mi
- 15/05/200880,451 mi+3,496 mi
- 02/05/200983,441 mi+2,990 mi
- 12/05/201085,737 mi+2,296 mi
- 04/05/201188,288 mi+2,551 mi
- 17/05/201290,008 mi+1,720 mi
- 03/05/201392,286 mi+2,278 mi
- 06/05/201495,638 mi+3,352 mi
- 01/05/201597,901 mi+2,263 mi
- 25/04/2016100,755 mi+2,854 mi
- 26/04/2017102,483 mi+1,728 mi
- 30/04/2018104,737 mi+2,254 mi
- 02/05/2018104,737 mi
- 26/04/2019108,281 mi+3,544 mi
- 27/04/2020111,142 mi+2,861 mi
- 27/04/2021112,863 mi+1,721 mi
- 25/04/2022117,031 mi+4,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,660 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
N552 EMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Brava (N552 EMJ) between May 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)”.
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