1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · P526 CNP
1997 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 73,335 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,335 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
P526 CNP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2011
- 73,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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P526 CNP Mileage History
- 07/06/200640,081 mi
- 12/06/200745,254 mi+5,173 mi
- 10/06/200849,911 mi+4,657 mi
- 09/06/200956,878 mi+6,967 mi
- 09/06/200956,878 mi
- 02/06/201063,130 mi+6,252 mi
- 18/05/201173,335 mi+10,205 mi
- 18/05/201173,335 mi
Average of roughly 6,724 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P526 CNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Brava (P526 CNP) between June 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2011 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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