VAUXHALL 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK1998 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle’s MOT history shows a mix of passes and one failure, but the most recent test was in 2009, over 17 years ago. This lack of recent data means there is no evidence of how the car’s condition has evolved in the last decade. The 2009 failure involved a nearside rear stop lamp not working, which was resolved by the same day, as the same date shows a pass with no defects recorded. This suggests the issue was minor and likely fixed promptly. The 2008 MOT identified two tyres worn close to the legal limit and a slightly deteriorated nearside rear exhaust. These were not classified as defects, but they indicate wear on critical components. The 2007 and 2006 MOTs showed no defects, suggesting the car was in good condition at those points. However, the low mileage of 56,092 miles over 28 years (about 2,003 miles per year) raises questions. Such low usage could mean the vehicle was driven infrequently or stored for long periods, which may lead to issues like rubber component degradation, battery drain, or corrosion. The pattern of defects is minimal and non-repeating.