1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S388 BMV
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 44,587 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S388 BMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2023
- 44,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S388 BMV 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 (S388 BMV) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S388 BMV Mileage History
- 23/02/202244,359 mi
- 21/02/202344,587 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 229 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
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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