1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.5L Diesel · S151 AGX
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 13,253 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S151 AGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2008
- 13,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S151 AGX 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 (S151 AGX) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2008 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
S151 AGX Mileage History
- 26/04/2006117,032 mi
- 27/04/2006117,052 mi+20 mi
- 27/04/2007126,643 mi+9,591 mi
- 24/04/2008132,534 mi+5,891 mi
- 24/04/200813,253 mi-119,281 mi
Average of roughly -51,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: 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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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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