1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · P235 XCG
1997 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 128,556 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2499cc
P235 XCG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2009
- 128,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P235 XCG Mileage History
- 18/04/200580,367 mi
- 13/07/2006108,707 mi+28,340 mi
- 30/10/2007118,278 mi+9,571 mi
- 05/11/2007118,278 mi
- 06/11/2008125,231 mi+6,953 mi
- 07/11/2008125,231 mi
- 25/11/2009128,556 mi+3,325 mi
Average of roughly 10,462 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P235 XCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Brava (P235 XCG) between April 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2009 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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