1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P531 CWP
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1997. Recorded mileage 113,645 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P531 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 113,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P531 CWP 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 (P531 CWP) between February 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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: Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
P531 CWP Mileage History
- 02/02/2023110,313 mi
- 30/01/2024112,805 mi+2,492 mi
- 01/02/2024112,809 mi+4 mi
- 13/06/2024113,644 mi+835 mi
- 14/06/2024113,645 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 5 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: 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.
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