1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P591 DOD
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 69,620 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P591 DOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 69,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P591 DOD 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 (P591 DOD) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P591 DOD Mileage History
- 07/11/202369,317 mi
- 07/11/202369,317 mi
- 10/12/202469,469 mi+152 mi
- 08/12/202569,617 mi+148 mi
- 11/12/202569,620 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 145 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: 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
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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