1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S551 CMV
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 110,821 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1389cc
S551 CMV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2013
- 110,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S551 CMV Mileage History
- 12/01/200664,715 mi
- 11/01/200769,052 mi+4,337 mi
- 17/01/200876,963 mi+7,911 mi
- 17/01/200876,963 mi
- 15/01/200983,519 mi+6,556 mi
- 22/01/200983,624 mi+105 mi
- 14/01/201089,816 mi+6,192 mi
- 14/01/201089,816 mi
- 13/10/201093,120 mi+3,304 mi
- 11/10/2011104,968 mi+11,848 mi
- 14/11/2011104,998 mi+30 mi
- 23/11/2011104,998 mi
- 21/11/2012107,952 mi+2,954 mi
- 22/11/2012107,995 mi+43 mi
- 22/11/2012107,995 mi
- 06/11/2013110,821 mi+2,826 mi
- 06/11/2013110,821 mi
Average of roughly 5,898 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
S551 CMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S551 CMV) between January 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2013 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: Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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