1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R565 BFM
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 64,037 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/12/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
R565 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 64,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R565 BFM Mileage History
- 06/12/202263,346 mi
- 06/12/202263,346 mi
- 14/12/202363,798 mi+452 mi
- 02/01/202564,036 mi+238 mi
- 03/01/202564,037 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R565 BFM 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 (R565 BFM) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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