1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P607 MOE
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 123,268 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P607 MOE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2010
- 123,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P607 MOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P607 MOE) between September 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
P607 MOE Mileage History
- 09/09/2006104,205 mi
- 19/10/2007112,697 mi+8,492 mi
- 08/10/2008116,237 mi+3,540 mi
- 08/10/2008116,237 mi
- 14/10/2009119,613 mi+3,376 mi
- 15/10/2009119,613 mi
- 24/09/2010123,268 mi+3,655 mi
- 24/09/2010123,268 mi
Average of roughly 4,717 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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