1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S51 DYJ
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 121,304 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S51 DYJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2023
- 121,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S51 DYJ MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S51 DYJ) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S51 DYJ Mileage History
- 06/10/2022117,617 mi
- 09/10/2023121,298 mi+3,681 mi
- 03/11/2023121,304 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,424 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: 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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