1998 VAUXHALL BRAVA2.5L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this Vauxhall Brava is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of MOT data dating back to 2012. The last recorded test on July 4, 2012 at 105,113 miles resulted in a failure for a non-functional front indicator, rear fog lamp, and play in the nearside front wheel bearing. Since the vehicle has not undergone a test in fourteen years, there is no documented evidence to confirm its current structural integrity, mechanical safety, or emissions standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,754 miles per year. Between June 2010 and July 2012, the car covered only 5,516 miles, moving from 99,597 to 105,113 miles. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion that is not always captured by a low mileage figure alone. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the history previously flagged a serious fluid leak on a shock absorber and a worn wheel bearing. Given the fourteen-year gap in testing, it is a priority to check for perished suspension bushes and degraded brake lines. Particular attention should be paid to the chassis for structural rust, as vehicles of this era are prone to significant corrosion that accelerates regardless of how many miles they have driven.