1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · R128 EHJ
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 135,838 miles. MOT expired on 29 Feb 2008. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Sept 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R128 EHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2007
- 135,838 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.
R128 EHJ 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 (R128 EHJ) between March 2005 and February 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2007 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”.
R128 EHJ Mileage History
- 08/03/2005104,830 mi
- 01/03/2006111,115 mi+6,285 mi
- 01/03/2006111,115 mi
- 27/02/2007135,838 mi+24,723 mi
- 27/02/2007135,838 mi
Average of roughly 15,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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