1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R470 CHK
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 57,032 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R470 CHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 57,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R470 CHK Mileage History
- 23/05/202256,021 mi
- 06/06/202356,340 mi+319 mi
- 17/06/202456,703 mi+363 mi
- 17/06/202456,703 mi
- 12/06/202557,032 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R470 CHK 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 (R470 CHK) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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