1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R683 ATW
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 65,051 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R683 ATW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 65,051 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.
R683 ATW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R683 ATW) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R683 ATW Mileage History
- 28/04/202262,993 mi
- 28/04/202262,993 mi
- 26/04/202365,051 mi+2,058 mi
- 26/04/202365,051 mi
Average of roughly 2,070 miles per year across 4 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: 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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- 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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