1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P661 NLY
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 64,310 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P661 NLY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2015
- 64,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P661 NLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P661 NLY) between April 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “rear brake application uneven ns reading 100 os reading 50 (3.7.B.2)”; “front brake application uneven ns reading 160 os reading 220 (3.7.B.2)”; “rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)”.
P661 NLY Mileage History
- 25/04/200638,812 mi
- 10/04/200740,449 mi+1,637 mi
- 22/02/200841,757 mi+1,308 mi
- 22/02/200841,757 mi
- 19/03/200942,678 mi+921 mi
- 20/03/200942,683 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/201043,378 mi+695 mi
- 21/11/201143,831 mi+453 mi
- 22/02/20130 mi-43,831 mi
- 22/02/201349,754 mi+49,754 mi
- 19/02/201456,684 mi+6,930 mi
- 23/10/201564,310 mi+7,626 mi
Average of roughly 2,685 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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