1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · 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
- 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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P880 ARU Mileage History
- 18/06/2024185,506 mi
- 19/06/2024185,513 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2025193,851 mi+8,338 mi
- 23/06/2025193,927 mi+76 mi
- 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
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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