1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · 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
- 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: 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.
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R598 LUM Mileage History
- 27/04/200665,520 mi
- 27/04/200665,520 mi
- 21/04/200767,662 mi+2,142 mi
- 13/05/200867,823 mi+161 mi
- 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
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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