1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.6L Petrol · R990 RSE
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 71,896 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/02/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R990 RSE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2011
- 71,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R990 RSE Mileage History
- 17/02/200637,665 mi
- 20/02/200637,665 mi
- 15/02/200744,680 mi+7,015 mi
- 18/02/200850,126 mi+5,446 mi
- 18/02/200850,126 mi
- 06/02/200953,620 mi+3,494 mi
- 11/02/200953,682 mi+62 mi
- 09/02/201057,074 mi+3,392 mi
- 10/02/201057,079 mi+5 mi
- 01/03/201171,846 mi+14,767 mi
- 01/03/201171,896 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 6,801 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R990 RSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (R990 RSE) between February 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2011 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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