The road tax status for R643 BUH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R643 BUH?

The MOT for R643 BUH is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R643 BUH?

The recorded mileage for R643 BUH is 83,116 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R643 BUH ULEZ compliant?

No, R643 BUH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R643 BUH have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R643 BUH is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R643 BUH

R643 BUH

1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 83,116 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Jun 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 83,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1998

Engine

1389cc

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R643 BUH Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT failed on 23/05/2025
83,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT

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R643 BUH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 03:42

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R643 BUH) between September 2006 and May 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”.

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R643 BUH Mileage History

07/09/200643,239 mi
11/09/200745,896 mi+2,657 mi
01/09/200848,528 mi+2,632 mi
07/09/200950,650 mi+2,122 mi
02/09/201052,634 mi+1,984 mi
07/09/201154,294 mi+1,660 mi
30/08/201254,734 mi+440 mi
06/09/201355,439 mi+705 mi
18/08/201456,228 mi+789 mi
13/08/201561,467 mi+5,239 mi
27/07/201666,408 mi+4,941 mi
27/07/201666,408 mi
11/07/201771,525 mi+5,117 mi
28/06/201875,163 mi+3,638 mi
21/06/201977,589 mi+2,426 mi
14/07/202079,264 mi+1,675 mi
14/06/202180,091 mi+827 mi
16/06/202280,916 mi+825 mi
05/06/202381,566 mi+650 mi
05/06/202381,566 mi
04/06/202482,396 mi+830 mi
05/06/202482,401 mi+5 mi
23/05/202583,116 mi+715 mi

Average of roughly 2,132 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

3 dangerous defects found recently

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Outstanding recall notice

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