1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R89 VHL
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 136,806 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1195cc
R89 VHL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2016
- 136,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R89 VHL Mileage History
- 05/07/200699,310 mi
- 05/07/200699,310 mi
- 25/03/2008112,061 mi+12,751 mi
- 25/03/2008112,061 mi
- 25/03/2009115,698 mi+3,637 mi
- 25/03/2009115,698 mi
- 18/03/2010120,797 mi+5,099 mi
- 18/03/2010120,813 mi+16 mi
- 23/03/2011125,788 mi+4,975 mi
- 23/03/2011125,788 mi
- 26/03/2012131,151 mi+5,363 mi
- 26/03/2012131,151 mi
- 10/02/2014133,576 mi+2,425 mi
- 10/03/2015133,944 mi+368 mi
- 10/03/2015133,944 mi
- 22/04/2016136,806 mi+2,862 mi
- 23/04/2016136,806 mi
Average of roughly 3,826 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R89 VHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R89 VHL) between July 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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