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1999 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · S236 EHJ

S236 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/01/1999. Recorded mileage 74,387 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL BRAVA
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
74,387 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1999
Engine
2499cc

S236 EHJ Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
  • 74,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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S236 EHJ Mileage History

  1. 05/01/200639,887 mi
  2. 21/12/2006114,330 mi+74,443 mi
  3. 09/01/200745,594 mi-68,736 mi
  4. 08/01/200851,255 mi+5,661 mi
  5. 13/12/200856,404 mi+5,149 mi
  6. 09/12/200959,979 mi+3,575 mi
  7. 09/12/200959,979 mi
  8. 08/03/201162,448 mi+2,469 mi
  9. 01/03/201263,483 mi+1,035 mi
  10. 01/03/201263,483 mi
  11. 27/02/201365,750 mi+2,267 mi
  12. 24/02/201467,598 mi+1,848 mi
  13. 15/04/201568,219 mi+621 mi
  14. 17/04/201568,222 mi+3 mi
  15. 05/04/201670,349 mi+2,127 mi
  16. 24/04/201771,744 mi+1,395 mi
  17. 26/04/201872,422 mi+678 mi
  18. 29/04/201972,906 mi+484 mi
  19. 15/04/202073,378 mi+472 mi
  20. 10/05/202173,704 mi+326 mi
  21. 13/04/202373,938 mi+234 mi
  22. 09/04/202474,010 mi+72 mi
  23. 27/01/202574,387 mi+377 mi

Average of roughly 1,810 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S236 EHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 11:32
MOT Analysis

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

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Brava (S236 EHJ) between January 2006 and January 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 January 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.

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