1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · R481 BHJ
1998 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 93,443 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R481 BHJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 93,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R481 BHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Vectra (R481 BHJ) between May 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R481 BHJ Mileage History
- 25/05/200538,756 mi
- 27/05/200643,857 mi+5,101 mi
- 31/05/200747,064 mi+3,207 mi
- 31/05/200849,770 mi+2,706 mi
- 02/05/200951,197 mi+1,427 mi
- 25/05/201052,864 mi+1,667 mi
- 24/05/201154,201 mi+1,337 mi
- 30/04/201255,472 mi+1,271 mi
- 02/05/201255,520 mi+48 mi
- 29/05/201356,784 mi+1,264 mi
- 28/05/201458,323 mi+1,539 mi
- 03/06/201559,427 mi+1,104 mi
- 01/06/201660,274 mi+847 mi
- 31/05/201761,296 mi+1,022 mi
- 30/05/201862,311 mi+1,015 mi
- 24/05/201963,320 mi+1,009 mi
- 30/11/202064,486 mi+1,166 mi
- 30/11/202064,486 mi
- 05/12/202165,083 mi+597 mi
- 26/11/202265,887 mi+804 mi
- 24/11/202393,443 mi+27,556 mi
- 24/11/202393,443 mi
Average of roughly 2,956 miles per year across 22 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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