1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P540 TRE
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 92,773 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,773 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
P540 TRE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2012
- 92,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 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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P540 TRE Mileage History
- 24/08/200662,068 mi
- 21/08/200768,123 mi+6,055 mi
- 24/08/200872,788 mi+4,665 mi
- 22/08/200977,432 mi+4,644 mi
- 29/08/200977,432 mi
- 23/08/201081,363 mi+3,931 mi
- 25/08/201081,373 mi+10 mi
- 31/08/201186,709 mi+5,336 mi
- 31/08/201186,709 mi
- 31/08/201292,745 mi+6,036 mi
- 07/09/201292,773 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P540 TRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P540 TRE) between August 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 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: “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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