1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R988 LRC
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 75,753 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,753 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
R988 LRC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2012
- 75,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 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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R988 LRC Mileage History
- 28/04/200652,210 mi
- 28/04/200652,213 mi+3 mi
- 03/05/200756,291 mi+4,078 mi
- 05/05/200756,291 mi
- 30/04/200859,403 mi+3,112 mi
- 30/04/200859,403 mi
- 30/04/200962,228 mi+2,825 mi
- 06/05/200962,273 mi+45 mi
- 22/04/201065,489 mi+3,216 mi
- 22/04/201065,489 mi
- 26/04/201170,304 mi+4,815 mi
- 26/04/201170,304 mi
- 01/05/201275,635 mi+5,331 mi
- 18/05/201275,752 mi+117 mi
- 19/07/201275,753 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,781 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R988 LRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R988 LRC) between April 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). 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 has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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