1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · R655 DCX
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 186,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
R655 DCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2008
- 186,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R655 DCX Mileage History
- 09/02/2006164,895 mi
- 10/02/2007177,153 mi+12,258 mi
- 10/02/2007177,153 mi
- 11/02/2008186,170 mi+9,017 mi
- 12/02/2008186,308 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 10,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R655 DCX 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 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (R655 DCX) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2008 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 (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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