1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5L Petrol · R886 JBD
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 128,874 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2498cc
R886 JBD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2010
- 128,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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R886 JBD Mileage History
- 22/02/200673,989 mi
- 24/02/200780,095 mi+6,106 mi
- 25/02/200886,851 mi+6,756 mi
- 03/03/200886,581 mi-270 mi
- 23/02/200999,489 mi+12,908 mi
- 24/02/200999,490 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2010128,874 mi+29,384 mi
- 16/04/2010128,874 mi
Average of roughly 13,240 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R886 JBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (R886 JBD) between February 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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