1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R698 DUF
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 85,558 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R698 DUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2025
- 85,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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R698 DUF 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 (R698 DUF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R698 DUF Mileage History
- 18/07/202278,008 mi
- 19/07/202380,168 mi+2,160 mi
- 17/07/202482,778 mi+2,610 mi
- 17/07/202482,778 mi
- 24/07/202585,558 mi+2,780 mi
Average of roughly 2,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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