1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R481 ADX
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 159,687 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R481 ADX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 159,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R481 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (R481 ADX) between December 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R481 ADX Mileage History
- 24/12/200555,370 mi
- 23/12/200661,858 mi+6,488 mi
- 24/12/200767,901 mi+6,043 mi
- 03/01/200974,556 mi+6,655 mi
- 24/12/200980,523 mi+5,967 mi
- 30/12/201086,612 mi+6,089 mi
- 24/12/201192,693 mi+6,081 mi
- 31/12/201298,002 mi+5,309 mi
- 20/12/2013104,385 mi+6,383 mi
- 24/12/2014108,719 mi+4,334 mi
- 24/12/2015113,846 mi+5,127 mi
- 24/12/2015113,846 mi
- 24/12/2016118,668 mi+4,822 mi
- 20/12/2017126,341 mi+7,673 mi
- 22/12/2018131,727 mi+5,386 mi
- 24/12/2019139,154 mi+7,427 mi
- 24/12/2019139,154 mi
- 24/12/2020141,587 mi+2,433 mi
- 23/12/2021143,374 mi+1,787 mi
- 23/12/2021143,374 mi
- 23/12/2022145,556 mi+2,182 mi
- 15/02/2024152,318 mi+6,762 mi
- 27/02/2025155,737 mi+3,419 mi
- 18/02/2026159,687 mi+3,950 mi
Average of roughly 5,176 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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