1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · S406 CVV
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 73,954 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S406 CVV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2016
- 73,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S406 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S406 CVV) between June 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s & ”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
S406 CVV Mileage History
- 01/06/200631,522 mi
- 01/06/200631,522 mi
- 31/05/200735,633 mi+4,111 mi
- 29/05/200839,105 mi+3,472 mi
- 30/05/200839,105 mi
- 26/05/200944,006 mi+4,901 mi
- 14/05/201048,656 mi+4,650 mi
- 31/05/201152,431 mi+3,775 mi
- 02/06/201152,453 mi+22 mi
- 18/05/201256,115 mi+3,662 mi
- 28/05/201359,566 mi+3,451 mi
- 28/05/201359,566 mi
- 27/05/201464,662 mi+5,096 mi
- 27/05/201464,662 mi
- 27/05/201568,803 mi+4,141 mi
- 13/06/201568,712 mi-91 mi
- 13/06/201568,712 mi
- 15/06/201673,951 mi+5,239 mi
- 18/06/201673,954 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,223 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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