1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P620 OHJ
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 122,870 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P620 OHJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2011
- 122,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P620 OHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P620 OHJ) between March 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2011 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”.
P620 OHJ Mileage History
- 24/03/200688,122 mi
- 26/03/200796,606 mi+8,484 mi
- 04/04/2008100,047 mi+3,441 mi
- 23/03/2009101,735 mi+1,688 mi
- 06/04/2010106,750 mi+5,015 mi
- 26/04/2010106,892 mi+142 mi
- 28/04/2011112,857 mi+5,965 mi
- 28/04/2011122,870 mi+10,013 mi
Average of roughly 6,819 miles per year across 8 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: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
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- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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