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Vauxhall Brava

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,499 cc

N5 HOPMOT history

N5 HOP is a blue diesel Vauxhall Brava first used on 23 Feb 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
118,241 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Brava
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HOP was last recorded at 118,241 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,220 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,241 miles
  • 2019 – 118,170 miles
  • 2018 – 117,671 miles
  • 2017 – 116,965 miles
  • 2016 – 116,292 miles
  • 2015 – 115,566 miles
  • 2014 – 114,641 miles
  • 2013 – 113,594 miles
  • 2012 – 112,163 miles
  • 2011 – 110,619 miles
  • 2010 – 108,348 miles
  • 2009 – 103,693 miles
  • 2008 – 99,652 miles
  • 2007 – 94,955 miles
  • 2006 – 89,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,241 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens damaged, no affect on lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,241 miles (+21)2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,241 miles
    Test number
    659351422414
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens damaged, no affect on light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail118,220 miles (+50)4 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,220 miles
    Test number
    412658074719
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens damaged, no affect on light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass118,170 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    634980814449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,671 miles (+706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    621933474713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  5. Pass116,965 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    110043148860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,292 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    885933869515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass115,566 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    167193665075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass114,641 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,641 miles
    Test number
    377704664035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  9. Pass113,594 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    748575663074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass112,163 miles (+1,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,163 miles
    Test number
    787190362034
    • NoteDrivers front wing corroding,no sharp edges protruding at the moment

  11. Pass110,619 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    578539861057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,591 miles (+2,243)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,591 miles
    Test number
    907823151079
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail108,348 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    443535450047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Pass108,348 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,348 miles
    Test number
    461095050088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Pass103,693 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    744138359059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,652 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    742399048042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,955 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    323117557046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    122790966066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 HOP

Does N5 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 HOP expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 HOP?
The MOT on N5 HOP expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 HOP done?
N5 HOP was recorded at 118,241 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 1,603 miles a year.
Has N5 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HOP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 HOP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 HOP find?
N5 HOP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 19 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 18 more.

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