1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R197 ABU
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 88,382 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R197 ABU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2023
- 88,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R197 ABU 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 (R197 ABU) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R197 ABU Mileage History
- 03/11/202185,419 mi
- 08/11/202185,154 mi-265 mi
- 18/11/202287,149 mi+1,995 mi
- 17/11/202388,382 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 1,455 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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