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1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · P880 ARU

P880 ARU

1997 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 200,648 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL BRAVA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
200,648 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
2499cc

P880 ARU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
  • 200,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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P880 ARU Mileage History

  1. 18/06/2024185,506 mi
  2. 19/06/2024185,513 mi+7 mi
  3. 18/06/2025193,851 mi+8,338 mi
  4. 23/06/2025193,927 mi+76 mi
  5. 29/06/2026200,648 mi+6,721 mi

Average of roughly 7,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P880 ARU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 22:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Brava (P880 ARU) between June 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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