1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · P527 CNP
1997 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 172,824 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,824 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
P527 CNP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2009
- 172,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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P527 CNP Mileage History
- 29/09/2005127,611 mi
- 08/09/2006141,204 mi+13,593 mi
- 20/09/2006141,204 mi
- 28/08/2007152,648 mi+11,444 mi
- 15/08/2008164,861 mi+12,213 mi
- 12/08/2009172,824 mi+7,963 mi
Average of roughly 11,690 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P527 CNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Brava (P527 CNP) between September 2005 and August 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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