1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · S378 DNM
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 113,663 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S378 DNM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/02/2022
- 113,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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S378 DNM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S378 DNM) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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