1997 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Petrol · R405 DEU
1997 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 63,796 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R405 DEU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2011
- 63,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R405 DEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Brava (R405 DEU) between September 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
R405 DEU Mileage History
- 08/09/200642,369 mi
- 13/09/200642,369 mi
- 13/09/200745,678 mi+3,309 mi
- 14/09/200745,678 mi
- 01/09/200847,897 mi+2,219 mi
- 24/07/200952,570 mi+4,673 mi
- 08/09/201060,086 mi+7,516 mi
- 09/09/201060,086 mi
- 28/09/201163,796 mi+3,710 mi
- 03/10/201163,796 mi
Average of roughly 4,229 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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