1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R659 BSX
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 85,989 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,989 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
R659 BSX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2011
- 85,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R659 BSX Mileage History
- 24/02/200642,051 mi
- 03/05/200642,179 mi+128 mi
- 19/04/200752,402 mi+10,223 mi
- 24/04/200861,778 mi+9,376 mi
- 28/04/200861,869 mi+91 mi
- 27/04/200969,440 mi+7,571 mi
- 27/04/200969,440 mi
- 09/06/201073,619 mi+4,179 mi
- 11/06/201185,989 mi+12,370 mi
Average of roughly 8,303 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R659 BSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R659 BSX) between February 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2011 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: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (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 Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.