1998 VAUXHALL CORSA1.4L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
1998 VAUXHALL CORSA — Petrol, 1389cc. This vehicle has 87,570 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S467 CGR) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2022 to August 2024, with 4 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 22 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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Our Verdict
Caution is highly advised with this vehicle; while the mileage is reasonable for its age, the history of structural corrosion and recurring brake issues makes it a risky purchase for long-term ownership.
Your primary focus must be a thorough physical inspection of the underbody. The MOT history repeatedly mentions corrosion on the offside rear integral body structure and inner sills; ensure that the 'welding' mentioned in 2023 and 2024 was structural repair and not just cosmetic patches. \n\nCheck the braking system meticulously. The car has previously failed for dangerously corroded brake hoses and a seized brake load sensing valve. Ensure all brake lines have been replaced and are not merely covered in grease to hide rust. Also, look for a service history that addresses the recurring oil leak which has been an advisory since at least 2021.
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Data Sources
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