1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VJI 8468
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 92,276 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VJI 8468 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2005
- 92,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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VJI 8468 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (VJI 8468) between December 2005 and December 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
VJI 8468 Mileage History
- 29/12/200592,276 mi
- 29/12/200592,276 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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