1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S441 ADK
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 62,956 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S441 ADK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2023
- 62,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S441 ADK MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S441 ADK) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
S441 ADK Mileage History
- 11/08/202254,700 mi
- 27/07/202362,955 mi+8,255 mi
- 27/07/202362,956 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,617 miles per year across 3 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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