1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R585 UBL
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 59,236 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Dec 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R585 UBL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2016
- 59,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R585 UBL Mileage History
- 11/08/200510,390 mi
- 08/08/200611,998 mi+1,608 mi
- 07/08/200713,621 mi+1,623 mi
- 06/08/200815,408 mi+1,787 mi
- 11/08/200916,965 mi+1,557 mi
- 12/08/200916,974 mi+9 mi
- 06/08/201018,483 mi+1,509 mi
- 12/08/201121,253 mi+2,770 mi
- 01/09/201228,364 mi+7,111 mi
- 06/07/201333,659 mi+5,295 mi
- 03/01/201438,605 mi+4,946 mi
- 04/01/201438,625 mi+20 mi
- 09/12/201443,530 mi+4,905 mi
- 04/01/201652,484 mi+8,954 mi
- 12/12/201659,236 mi+6,752 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R585 UBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R585 UBL) between August 2005 and December 2016.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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