1991 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · J787 UVX
1991 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 128,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2499cc
J787 UVX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2009
- 128,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J787 UVX Mileage History
- 06/03/2007122,512 mi
- 10/05/2007122,162 mi-350 mi
- 15/05/2007122,612 mi+450 mi
- 03/03/2009128,493 mi+5,881 mi
Average of roughly 3,001 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J787 UVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Brava (J787 UVX) between March 2007 and March 2009.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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