1998 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · R490 BHJ
1998 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/04/1998. Recorded mileage 128,272 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
R490 BHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2025
- 128,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R490 BHJ Mileage History
- 14/02/2022126,756 mi
- 17/02/2022126,756 mi
- 13/06/2024128,223 mi+1,467 mi
- 10/09/2025128,272 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R490 BHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Brava (R490 BHJ) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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