1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R726 BPW
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 126,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
R726 BPW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2009
- 126,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R726 BPW Mileage History
- 02/12/2005104,583 mi
- 09/12/2005104,602 mi+19 mi
- 06/12/2006109,232 mi+4,630 mi
- 01/12/2007115,434 mi+6,202 mi
- 06/12/2007115,434 mi
- 28/11/2008120,833 mi+5,399 mi
- 28/11/2008120,833 mi
- 25/11/2009126,274 mi+5,441 mi
- 25/11/2009126,276 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,450 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R726 BPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R726 BPW) between December 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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