1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R595 FDM
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 67,142 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R595 FDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 67,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R595 FDM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R595 FDM) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R595 FDM Mileage History
- 19/01/202256,282 mi
- 23/01/202356,722 mi+440 mi
- 15/01/202456,837 mi+115 mi
- 28/11/202456,841 mi+4 mi
- 25/11/202567,142 mi+10,301 mi
Average of roughly 2,821 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: Good
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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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