1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.5L Diesel · Q138 JAH
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 149,718 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2007.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Q138 JAH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2006
- 149,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Q138 JAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (Q138 JAH) between May 2006 and May 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2006 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
Q138 JAH Mileage History
- 08/05/2006149,714 mi
- 17/05/2006149,718 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 162 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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