1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · P541 AFX
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 97,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1686cc
P541 AFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2007
- 97,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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P541 AFX Mileage History
- 25/11/200576,786 mi
- 26/11/200576,837 mi+51 mi
- 02/01/200793,715 mi+16,878 mi
- 04/04/200797,141 mi+3,426 mi
Average of roughly 15,021 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P541 AFX 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 (P541 AFX) between November 2005 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2007 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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