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L14 SCP

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,754 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly blowing from joints.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 19,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,984 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 18,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords , 185 60 r14 82h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyres has cracks to tread / side wall area

Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 13,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

oil leak steering rack area

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 11,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
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L14 SCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L14 SCP, 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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What year was L14 SCP registered?

L14 SCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L14 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 SCP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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