1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · S403 AOJ
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 110,356 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S403 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2023
- 110,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S403 AOJ 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 (S403 AOJ) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S403 AOJ Mileage History
- 24/11/2021102,093 mi
- 01/12/2021102,138 mi+45 mi
- 18/11/2022105,016 mi+2,878 mi
- 23/11/2022105,175 mi+159 mi
- 29/11/2023110,356 mi+5,181 mi
Average of roughly 4,106 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: 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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