1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S891 GNV
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 94,834 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
S891 GNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 94,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S891 GNV Mileage History
- 02/09/202194,488 mi
- 03/09/202194,488 mi
- 27/06/202494,776 mi+288 mi
- 09/07/202494,792 mi+16 mi
- 02/10/202594,834 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S891 GNV 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 (S891 GNV) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions unable to be completed vehicle hunting, unable to maintain a stead rev (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter / pipes insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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