1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S870 AWU
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 94,134 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S870 AWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 94,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S870 AWU 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 (S870 AWU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S870 AWU Mileage History
- 08/11/202377,391 mi
- 16/10/202487,893 mi+10,502 mi
- 24/10/202488,045 mi+152 mi
- 07/11/202594,128 mi+6,083 mi
- 13/11/202594,134 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,309 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: Average
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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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