1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S476 APD
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 75,735 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S476 APD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 75,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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S476 APD MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S476 APD) between September 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
S476 APD Mileage History
- 02/09/202274,508 mi
- 29/06/202375,735 mi+1,227 mi
Average of roughly 1,493 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: 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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