1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · S810 BCB
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 37,727 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S810 BCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 37,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S810 BCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S810 BCB) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
S810 BCB Mileage History
- 14/04/202228,537 mi
- 16/04/202228,537 mi
- 20/04/202331,708 mi+3,171 mi
- 25/04/202434,388 mi+2,680 mi
- 30/04/202537,727 mi+3,339 mi
Average of roughly 3,018 miles per year across 5 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
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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