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Vauxhall Corsa

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,389 cc

R331 GVEMOT history

R331 GVE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 1 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2023
Mileage
120,626 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 GVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 GVE was last recorded at 120,626 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,765 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,626 miles
  • 2021 – 117,765 miles
  • 2020 – 114,089 miles
  • 2019 – 108,799 miles
  • 2017 – 102,422 miles
  • 2016 – 96,160 miles
  • 2015 – 90,280 miles
  • 2014 – 83,262 miles
  • 2013 – 78,401 miles
  • 2012 – 70,736 miles
  • 2011 – 64,165 miles
  • 2010 – 57,153 miles
  • 2009 – 50,692 miles
  • 2008 – 44,242 miles
  • 2007 – 36,843 miles
  • 2006 – 29,857 miles
  • 2005 – 22,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,626 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,626 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,626 miles
    Test number
    832783996184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass117,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,765 miles
    Test number
    222354320786
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail117,765 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,765 miles
    Test number
    379026972061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass114,089 miles (+1,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    610393008532
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,393 miles (+3,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    343340861888
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass108,799 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    120537326182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,781 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,781 miles
    Test number
    570380123690
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass102,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    458700970668
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  9. Fail102,422 miles (+6,262)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    789633754367
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  10. Pass96,160 miles (+148)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    724255716568
    • Advisory2 front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail96,012 miles (+5,732)2 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    282391089938
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers seat belt (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Advisory2 front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass90,280 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    671141361008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail90,280 miles (+7,018)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    426162639331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass83,262 miles (+4,861)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    337806914355
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated, needs replacing.
    • NoteThere is corrosion present to both offside and nearside rear inner sill panels.
  15. Pass78,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    965398513346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,401 miles (+7,665)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    875537913329
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  17. Pass70,736 miles (+396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    866458412392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  18. Fail70,340 miles (+6,175)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,340 miles
    Test number
    465464602322
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  19. Pass64,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    227305401387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail64,165 miles (+7,012)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    409425501332
    • Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass57,153 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,153 miles
    Test number
    400960700464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    521471109341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail50,692 miles (+6,450)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,692 miles
    Test number
    571477799286
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass44,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    322167498240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,242 miles (+7,399)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    342726598255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
  26. Pass36,843 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    753397977281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,857 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    223721766222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,978 miles
    Test number
    831850465260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 GVE

Does R331 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 GVE expired on 10 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 GVE?
The MOT on R331 GVE expired on 10 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 GVE done?
R331 GVE was recorded at 120,626 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has R331 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 GVE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on R331 GVE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R331 GVE find?
R331 GVE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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