1998 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · S932 BNU
1998 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 116,250 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S932 BNU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 116,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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S932 BNU MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Corsa (S932 BNU) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), 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.
S932 BNU Mileage History
- 04/08/2022111,032 mi
- 03/08/2023113,838 mi+2,806 mi
- 15/08/2024116,250 mi+2,412 mi
Average of roughly 2,568 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: 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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