1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P817 VUS
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 87,859 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P817 VUS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2012
- 87,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P817 VUS MOT History
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 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P817 VUS) between January 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2012 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P817 VUS Mileage History
- 09/01/200662,434 mi
- 27/12/200665,189 mi+2,755 mi
- 29/11/200769,149 mi+3,960 mi
- 17/11/200873,821 mi+4,672 mi
- 17/11/200873,821 mi
- 14/11/200977,156 mi+3,335 mi
- 30/10/201080,621 mi+3,465 mi
- 10/11/201184,488 mi+3,867 mi
- 11/10/201287,859 mi+3,371 mi
Average of roughly 3,765 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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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