1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · S232 DTN
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 45,414 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S232 DTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 45,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S232 DTN 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 (S232 DTN) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S232 DTN Mileage History
- 22/12/202233,704 mi
- 18/12/202334,015 mi+311 mi
- 15/04/202534,274 mi+259 mi
- 23/03/202645,229 mi+10,955 mi
- 03/04/202645,414 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 3,570 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: Good
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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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