VAUXHALL BRAVA1997 · 2.5L DIESEL

The most recent MOT test recorded was a pass in November 2011, over fourteen years ago. The vehicle's MOT history has a significant gap, and it is currently not MOT tested. The last test shows the vehicle passed only after rectifying serious faults. There is a clear and recurring mechanical pattern of deterioration in two key areas: the brake pipes and the front wheel bearings. In the 2009 test, these components were flagged with slight corrosion and play as advisories. By the 2011 test, they had failed outright for excessive corrosion and play, indicating a progression from minor wear to a significant safety failure. This shows a definite worsening trend in these specific systems between 2009 and 2011. The recorded mileage of 123,277 miles over 29 years is very low for the vehicle's age, averaging about 4,250 miles per year. This low figure could indicate periods of limited use or storage, which can sometimes lead to specific problems from lack of use, such as seized components, perishable rubber degrading, and fluid degradation. It does not necessarily mean the vehicle has been lightly used throughout its life.