1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · S595 DFE
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 55,026 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S595 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 55,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S595 DFE Mileage History
- 22/10/202152,450 mi
- 07/10/202253,643 mi+1,193 mi
- 05/10/202354,295 mi+652 mi
- 26/09/202455,026 mi+731 mi
- 26/09/202455,026 mi
Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S595 DFE 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 (S595 DFE) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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