1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R116 BDM
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 94,665 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R116 BDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 94,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R116 BDM 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 (R116 BDM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
R116 BDM Mileage History
- 14/06/202389,766 mi
- 20/06/202491,600 mi+1,834 mi
- 16/06/202592,771 mi+1,171 mi
- 16/06/202694,664 mi+1,893 mi
- 18/06/202694,665 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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