1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R61 NRF
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 46,544 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 25/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
R61 NRF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2011
- 46,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R61 NRF Mileage History
- 21/03/200629,791 mi
- 21/03/200629,791 mi
- 27/03/200730,994 mi+1,203 mi
- 27/03/200730,994 mi
- 16/08/200831,759 mi+765 mi
- 17/07/200936,569 mi+4,810 mi
- 06/08/201043,736 mi+7,167 mi
- 10/08/201043,789 mi+53 mi
- 24/09/201148,539 mi+4,750 mi
- 26/09/201146,544 mi-1,995 mi
Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R61 NRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R61 NRF) between March 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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