1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R250 DTU
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 81,383 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R250 DTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
- 81,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R250 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R250 DTU) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R250 DTU Mileage History
- 26/10/202180,989 mi
- 26/10/202180,989 mi
- 01/11/202281,383 mi+394 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 3 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
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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