1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · S870 DRO
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 58,950 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S870 DRO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 58,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S870 DRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S870 DRO) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S870 DRO Mileage History
- 27/07/202258,506 mi
- 29/07/202358,948 mi+442 mi
- 21/06/202558,950 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 153 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
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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