1998 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · C141 JOE
1998 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 140,722 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C141 JOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 140,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C141 JOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Brava (C141 JOE) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
C141 JOE Mileage History
- 04/12/2023138,810 mi
- 15/01/2024138,814 mi+4 mi
- 21/01/2025139,721 mi+907 mi
- 11/02/2025139,728 mi+7 mi
- 09/02/2026140,722 mi+994 mi
Average of roughly 875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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