1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S255 DKS
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 122,456 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
S255 DKS Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2010
- 122,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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S255 DKS Mileage History
- 31/10/200579,953 mi
- 20/12/200691,752 mi+11,799 mi
- 31/10/2007102,966 mi+11,214 mi
- 27/10/2008109,968 mi+7,002 mi
- 27/10/2008109,968 mi
- 28/01/2010122,212 mi+12,244 mi
- 14/04/2010122,456 mi+244 mi
Average of roughly 9,549 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S255 DKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S255 DKS) between October 2005 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2010 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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