1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · P251 AYG
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 90,350 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P251 AYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 90,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P251 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P251 AYG) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P251 AYG Mileage History
- 06/07/202288,131 mi
- 06/07/202288,131 mi
- 05/07/202389,413 mi+1,282 mi
- 01/07/202490,350 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 1,116 miles per year across 4 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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