1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R657 KWO
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 55,462 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,462 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
R657 KWO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2010
- 55,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 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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R657 KWO Mileage History
- 04/04/200642,895 mi
- 26/04/200746,358 mi+3,463 mi
- 10/04/200849,515 mi+3,157 mi
- 14/04/200849,558 mi+43 mi
- 29/04/200952,526 mi+2,968 mi
- 27/04/201055,462 mi+2,936 mi
- 28/04/201055,462 mi
Average of roughly 3,091 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R657 KWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R657 KWO) between April 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2010 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)”.
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