1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · S890 BGX
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 73,944 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S890 BGX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 73,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S890 BGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S890 BGX) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
S890 BGX Mileage History
- 04/08/202259,646 mi
- 23/08/202366,551 mi+6,905 mi
- 24/08/202366,551 mi
- 23/08/202473,944 mi+7,393 mi
Average of roughly 6,961 miles per year across 4 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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