Official DVLA Record

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S181 APC

S181 APC

1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 63,785 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 03/11/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
63,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/11/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1389cc

S181 APC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
  • 63,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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S181 APC Mileage History

  1. 12/07/202362,891 mi
  2. 12/07/202362,895 mi+4 mi
  3. 04/09/202463,742 mi+847 mi
  4. 07/10/202463,767 mi+25 mi
  5. 04/11/202463,785 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S181 APC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:24
MOT Analysis

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 (S181 APC) between July 2023 and November 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 04 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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