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VAUXHALL BRAVA1997 · 2.5L DIESEL

P116 GAN

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 VAUXHALL BRAVA is a DIESEL vehicle with a 2499cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 149,956.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/05/2011
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2499cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from May 2010, where the vehicle passed after failing two days prior. However, it is critical to recognize that there has been no recorded MOT history for over 16 years. The mileage is very low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,171 miles per year. In a car of this age, such low mileage often suggests long periods of standing rather than light regular use. This can lead to perished rubber components, seized brakes, and fuel system degradation. Looking at the available history, the 2010 failure highlighted a deteriorated exhaust system and minor electrical faults with the registration and fog lamps. Earlier records from 2007 showed a worn front tyre and a binding brake on the nearside front, which indicates a potential issue with the braking system. Because the data stops in 2010, there is no evidence to suggest whether the vehicle's condition is improving or worsening. The lack of recent records is the primary risk factor here. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and exhaust for corrosion.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/2/2026, 2:22:58 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from May 2010, where the vehicle passed after failing two days prior. However, it is critical to recognize that there has been no recorded MOT history for over 16 years. The mileage is very low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,171 miles per year. In a car of this age, such low mileage often suggests long periods of standing rather than light regular use. This can lead to perished rubber components, seized brakes, and fuel system degradation. Looking at the available history, the 2010 failure highlighted a deteriorated exhaust system and minor electrical faults with the registration and fog lamps. Earlier records from 2007 showed a worn front tyre and a binding brake on the nearside front, which indicates a potential issue with the braking system. Because the data stops in 2010, there is no evidence to suggest whether the vehicle's condition is improving or worsening. The lack of recent records is the primary risk factor here. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis and exhaust for corrosion.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Vauxhall Brava with plate P116 GAN has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2006.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.

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PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY