1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R857 BKX
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 54,043 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,043 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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R857 BKX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2022
- 54,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R857 BKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R857 BKX) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R857 BKX Mileage History
- 24/03/202254,043 mi
- 24/03/202254,043 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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
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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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