1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R887 BKV
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 89,755 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R887 BKV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2013
- 89,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R887 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R887 BKV) between April 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
R887 BKV Mileage History
- 24/04/200660,543 mi
- 25/04/200660,544 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/200767,063 mi+6,519 mi
- 08/08/200873,668 mi+6,605 mi
- 13/08/200976,728 mi+3,060 mi
- 10/08/201077,308 mi+580 mi
- 11/08/201077,319 mi+11 mi
- 28/07/201180,811 mi+3,492 mi
- 08/08/201180,957 mi+146 mi
- 13/07/201285,488 mi+4,531 mi
- 13/07/201285,488 mi
- 17/08/201389,751 mi+4,263 mi
- 19/08/201389,755 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,990 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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