1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P381 ACW
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 68,063 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
P381 ACW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 68,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P381 ACW Mileage History
- 23/01/202463,055 mi
- 26/01/202463,097 mi+42 mi
- 24/06/202565,374 mi+2,277 mi
- 07/07/202565,396 mi+22 mi
- 06/07/202668,063 mi+2,667 mi
Average of roughly 2,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P381 ACW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P381 ACW) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link bar and return spring missing valve seized (1.1.1”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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