1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R923 ECX
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 123,196 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,196 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.
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R923 ECX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2014
- 123,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R923 ECX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R923 ECX) between June 2005 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
R923 ECX Mileage History
- 24/06/200559,469 mi
- 30/06/200673,658 mi+14,189 mi
- 05/07/200784,225 mi+10,567 mi
- 06/07/200784,225 mi
- 16/06/200889,820 mi+5,595 mi
- 17/06/200889,821 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/200997,051 mi+7,230 mi
- 30/06/200997,051 mi
- 02/07/2010102,966 mi+5,915 mi
- 02/07/2010102,968 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/2011108,125 mi+5,157 mi
- 02/07/2011108,127 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/2012112,545 mi+4,418 mi
- 06/07/2012112,546 mi+1 mi
- 16/08/2013117,087 mi+4,541 mi
- 30/08/2014123,196 mi+6,109 mi
Average of roughly 6,940 miles per year across 16 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: Poor
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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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