1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R588 BBH
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 96,611 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1195cc
R588 BBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 96,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R588 BBH Mileage History
- 05/10/202388,639 mi
- 06/10/202388,647 mi+8 mi
- 23/09/202492,390 mi+3,743 mi
- 23/09/202492,391 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/202596,611 mi+4,220 mi
Average of roughly 4,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R588 BBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R588 BBH) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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