No, R26 RVN is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R26 RVN?

The MOT for R26 RVN is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 March 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R26 RVN?

The recorded mileage for R26 RVN is 71,369 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R26 RVN ULEZ compliant?

No, R26 RVN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R26 RVN have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R26 RVN is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · R26 RVN

R26 RVN

1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 71,369 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 17/03/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (06/08/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 71,369 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/03/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 06/08/2011

Mileage: 71,369 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 973cc

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R26 RVN Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2011
71,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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R26 RVN Mileage History

13/05/200647,473 mi
16/05/200647,603 mi+130 mi
11/05/200753,354 mi+5,751 mi
16/05/200753,514 mi+160 mi
08/05/200859,508 mi+5,994 mi
09/05/200965,107 mi+5,599 mi
18/03/201171,369 mi+6,262 mi
18/03/201171,369 mi

Average of roughly 4,931 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R26 RVN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 06:00

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R26 RVN) between May 2006 and March 2011.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 March 2011 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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