1998 Vauxhall Brava 2.5L Diesel · R745 ACR
1998 Vauxhall Brava (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 196,958 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL BRAVA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
R745 ACR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 196,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R745 ACR Mileage History
- 18/10/2023196,630 mi
- 26/09/2024196,688 mi+58 mi
- 29/10/2024196,704 mi+16 mi
- 13/11/2025196,945 mi+241 mi
- 19/11/2025196,958 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R745 ACR 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 Brava (R745 ACR) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure rear mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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