1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R685 BJV
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 77,397 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R685 BJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 77,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R685 BJV 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 (R685 BJV) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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.
R685 BJV Mileage History
- 01/10/202467,873 mi
- 23/09/202572,590 mi+4,717 mi
- 23/09/202572,590 mi
- 09/09/202677,397 mi+4,807 mi
- 09/09/202677,397 mi
Average of roughly 4,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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