1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S202 AFA
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 102,988 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S202 AFA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2022
- 102,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S202 AFA 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 (S202 AFA) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
S202 AFA Mileage History
- 02/08/2022102,823 mi
- 22/08/2022102,988 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 2,985 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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