No, P197 HET is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P197 HET?

The MOT for P197 HET is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 September 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of P197 HET?

The recorded mileage for P197 HET is 151,325 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P197 HET ULEZ compliant?

No, P197 HET does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P197 HET

P197 HET

1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 151,325 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/09/2014
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 151,325 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/09/2014

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 151,325 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1389cc

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P197 HET Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2013
151,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P197 HET Mileage History

11/09/200689,427 mi
18/09/200689,434 mi+7 mi
22/09/200791,315 mi+1,881 mi
19/09/2008104,798 mi+13,483 mi
25/09/2009116,225 mi+11,427 mi
24/09/2010125,269 mi+9,044 mi
21/09/2011134,258 mi+8,989 mi
20/09/2012141,446 mi+7,188 mi
29/08/2013151,325 mi+9,879 mi

Average of roughly 8,887 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

P197 HET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:23

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P197 HET) between September 2006 and August 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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