1999 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · V401 FHE
1999 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 233,922 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V401 FHE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2016
- 233,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V401 FHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Brava (V401 FHE) between October 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2016 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside to both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
V401 FHE Mileage History
- 26/10/2006127,200 mi
- 19/10/2007133,600 mi+6,400 mi
- 16/10/2008148,740 mi+15,140 mi
- 23/10/2009162,364 mi+13,624 mi
- 21/10/2010175,234 mi+12,870 mi
- 22/10/2011187,324 mi+12,090 mi
- 24/10/2012202,586 mi+15,262 mi
- 22/10/2013213,396 mi+10,810 mi
- 10/01/2015222,710 mi+9,314 mi
- 02/01/2016233,685 mi+10,975 mi
- 08/01/2016233,922 mi+237 mi
- 11/01/2016233,922 mi
Average of roughly 11,586 miles per year across 12 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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