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1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · R655 DCX

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/02/2009
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2009
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R655 DCX Mileage History

  1. 09/02/2006164,895 mi
  2. 10/02/2007177,153 mi+12,258 mi
  3. 10/02/2007177,153 mi
  4. 11/02/2008186,170 mi+9,017 mi
  5. 12/02/2008186,308 mi+138 mi

Average of roughly 10,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R655 DCX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 05:19
MOT Analysis

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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