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1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P215 FRY

P215 FRY

1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/05/1997. Recorded mileage 85,159 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/03/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,159 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/03/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1389cc

P215 FRY Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2024
  • 85,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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P215 FRY Mileage History

  1. 10/07/200642,454 mi
  2. 04/07/200745,409 mi+2,955 mi
  3. 08/07/200848,772 mi+3,363 mi
  4. 10/07/200951,047 mi+2,275 mi
  5. 07/06/201052,156 mi+1,109 mi
  6. 27/06/201153,844 mi+1,688 mi
  7. 18/06/201255,659 mi+1,815 mi
  8. 18/06/201357,660 mi+2,001 mi
  9. 18/06/201459,141 mi+1,481 mi
  10. 18/06/201459,141 mi
  11. 24/06/201560,376 mi+1,235 mi
  12. 24/06/201560,376 mi
  13. 23/06/201661,209 mi+833 mi
  14. 24/06/201661,211 mi+2 mi
  15. 16/06/201762,009 mi+798 mi
  16. 19/06/201762,009 mi
  17. 30/05/201865,879 mi+3,870 mi
  18. 24/06/201973,067 mi+7,188 mi
  19. 16/12/202077,399 mi+4,332 mi
  20. 16/12/202077,399 mi
  21. 02/12/202177,966 mi+567 mi
  22. 20/12/202278,113 mi+147 mi
  23. 21/12/202278,113 mi
  24. 03/01/202484,081 mi+5,968 mi
  25. 13/03/202484,842 mi+761 mi
  26. 26/03/202485,159 mi+317 mi

Average of roughly 2,411 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

P215 FRY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P215 FRY) between July 2006 and March 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 26 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped. Handbrake now not working at all, will not hold vehicle (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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