1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R642 BGS
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 72,561 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Dec 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R642 BGS Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2009
- 72,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R642 BGS Mileage History
- 27/09/200657,157 mi
- 27/09/200657,157 mi
- 25/09/200760,687 mi+3,530 mi
- 23/09/200864,621 mi+3,934 mi
- 25/09/200864,627 mi+6 mi
- 09/10/200972,438 mi+7,811 mi
- 14/10/200972,561 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 5,055 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R642 BGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R642 BGS) between September 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
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