1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P182 WTL
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 68,916 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1196cc
P182 WTL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2014
- 68,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 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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P182 WTL Mileage History
- 23/03/200627,800 mi
- 23/03/200627,800 mi
- 03/04/200731,398 mi+3,598 mi
- 14/05/200837,518 mi+6,120 mi
- 04/06/200939,836 mi+2,318 mi
- 05/06/200939,836 mi
- 09/06/201042,543 mi+2,707 mi
- 14/06/201042,454 mi-89 mi
- 18/06/201149,753 mi+7,299 mi
- 18/06/201149,753 mi
- 03/07/201255,280 mi+5,527 mi
- 04/07/201255,280 mi
- 31/08/201362,306 mi+7,026 mi
- 03/09/201362,307 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/201468,916 mi+6,609 mi
- 12/11/201468,916 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P182 WTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P182 WTL) between March 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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