1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P96 UHR
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 110,899 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
P96 UHR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2012
- 110,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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P96 UHR Mileage History
- 26/07/200658,715 mi
- 26/07/200762,625 mi+3,910 mi
- 26/07/200762,625 mi
- 17/07/200870,755 mi+8,130 mi
- 17/07/200870,755 mi
- 21/07/200974,105 mi+3,350 mi
- 28/07/201077,363 mi+3,258 mi
- 28/07/201077,363 mi
- 27/07/201189,408 mi+12,045 mi
- 27/07/201189,408 mi
- 20/07/2012104,753 mi+15,345 mi
- 07/12/2012110,899 mi+6,146 mi
Average of roughly 8,194 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P96 UHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (P96 UHR) between July 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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