1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · R697 GVA
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 31,298 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R697 GVA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 31,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R697 GVA Mileage History
- 09/06/20066,241 mi
- 14/06/20077,488 mi+1,247 mi
- 12/06/20088,071 mi+583 mi
- 05/06/20098,798 mi+727 mi
- 07/06/20109,621 mi+823 mi
- 03/06/201111,055 mi+1,434 mi
- 06/06/201213,034 mi+1,979 mi
- 06/06/201213,034 mi
- 06/06/201314,928 mi+1,894 mi
- 09/06/201416,670 mi+1,742 mi
- 11/06/201516,670 mi
- 08/06/201618,815 mi+2,145 mi
- 08/06/201618,815 mi
- 07/06/201719,517 mi+702 mi
- 07/06/201820,255 mi+738 mi
- 06/06/201921,347 mi+1,092 mi
- 06/06/201921,354 mi+7 mi
- 10/06/202022,704 mi+1,350 mi
- 10/06/202022,704 mi
- 02/06/202123,722 mi+1,018 mi
- 03/06/202123,722 mi
- 01/06/202225,320 mi+1,598 mi
- 07/06/202326,797 mi+1,477 mi
- 06/06/202428,547 mi+1,750 mi
- 29/05/202530,104 mi+1,557 mi
- 02/06/202631,298 mi+1,194 mi
Average of roughly 1,254 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R697 GVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R697 GVA) between June 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”.
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