1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P603 WAT
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 119,689 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1196cc
P603 WAT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2006
- 119,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P603 WAT Mileage History
- 21/02/2006119,867 mi
- 24/02/2006119,689 mi-178 mi
Average of roughly -22,793 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P603 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P603 WAT) between February 2006 and February 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
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