1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R662 EGA
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 82,341 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1195cc
R662 EGA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2009
- 82,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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R662 EGA Mileage History
- 03/08/200678,133 mi
- 01/08/200781,613 mi+3,480 mi
- 01/08/200781,613 mi
- 19/08/200881,871 mi+258 mi
- 21/08/200881,871 mi
- 20/08/200982,341 mi+470 mi
- 20/08/200982,341 mi
Average of roughly 1,381 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R662 EGA 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 (R662 EGA) between August 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.
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