1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · R883 AGX
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 121,123 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
R883 AGX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2008
- 121,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R883 AGX Mileage History
- 18/11/200592,334 mi
- 07/11/2006103,781 mi+11,447 mi
- 06/12/2007112,988 mi+9,207 mi
- 07/12/2007112,298 mi-690 mi
- 10/12/2008121,123 mi+8,825 mi
- 10/12/2008121,123 mi
Average of roughly 9,404 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R883 AGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R883 AGX) between November 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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