1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · R317 BKE
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/1998. Recorded mileage 78,440 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 973cc
R317 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
- 78,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R317 BKE Mileage History
- 22/05/202375,341 mi
- 24/05/202375,342 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/202577,464 mi+2,122 mi
- 11/06/202577,465 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202678,440 mi+975 mi
Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R317 BKE 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 Corsa (R317 BKE) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOORPAN NEAR RACK MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MIDDLE AND REAR FLOORPANS (7.1.”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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