1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R217 APP
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 87,320 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1195cc
R217 APP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 87,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R217 APP Mileage History
- 12/10/202181,304 mi
- 10/10/202282,737 mi+1,433 mi
- 09/10/202384,363 mi+1,626 mi
- 18/10/202485,793 mi+1,430 mi
- 16/10/202587,320 mi+1,527 mi
Average of roughly 1,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R217 APP 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 (R217 APP) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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