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S98 DRE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

16,418 mi
Last recorded16,418 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 DRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 16,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 16,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 15,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 15,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 15,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,531 miles

all four tyres over 15 years old

Fail 25 Mar 2022 15,527 miles

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

all four tyres over 15 years old

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened mounting bearing slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened mounting bearing slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 14,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,822 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 13,280 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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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S98 DRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 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 S98 DRE, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S98 DRE registered?

S98 DRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S98 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 DRE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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