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G8 RSA

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,764 miles

suspension modified/lowered

Pass 25 Jun 2025 104,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle lowered/air suspension vehicle modified

Fail 25 Jun 2025 104,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle lowered/air suspension vehicle modified

Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,902 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,443 miles

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,053 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot has small pin hole

Vehicle has been lowered

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,722 miles

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,266 miles

Engine oil leak

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,658 miles

Engine oil leak

Showing signs of corrosion on rear inner sills

Surface corrosion in places

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,154 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade should be replaced.

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

bothside front brake pad,s worn thin.

Pass 26 May 2015 84,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot area full not fully tested

both rear inner sills corroded but not holed

n/s/r crossmember repaired next to spring mounting plate

slight marking to drivers side of windscreen but not affecting view

Fail 26 May 2015 84,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot area full not fully tested

both rear inner sills corroded but not holed

slight marking to drivers side of windscreen but not affecting view

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt pretensioner appears patially deployed

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

drivers seat belt pretensioner appears patially deployed

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,837 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot laden preventing full inspection

o/s/f seatbelt pretensioner deployment indicator partially exposed

oil on minimum

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot laden preventing full inspection

o/s/f seatbelt pretensioner deployment indicator partially exposed

oil on minimum

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot laden preventing inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot laden preventing inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear inner sills coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,945 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,610 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,142 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 50,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no. plate cracked

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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G8 RSA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G8 RSA is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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