Official DVLA Record

1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · R598 LUM

R598 LUM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 70,883 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 02/06/2010
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
70,883 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/06/2010
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1686cc

R598 LUM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2009
  • 70,883 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R598 LUM Mileage History

  1. 27/04/200665,520 mi
  2. 27/04/200665,520 mi
  3. 21/04/200767,662 mi+2,142 mi
  4. 13/05/200867,823 mi+161 mi
  5. 03/06/200970,883 mi+3,060 mi

Average of roughly 1,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R598 LUM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 10:05
MOT Analysis

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 (R598 LUM) between April 2006 and June 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2009 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), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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