1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R252 ATU
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 124,189 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R252 ATU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2021
- 124,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R252 ATU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R252 ATU) between October 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
R252 ATU Mileage History
- 18/10/200646,465 mi
- 24/10/200757,009 mi+10,544 mi
- 17/10/200866,609 mi+9,600 mi
- 12/10/200975,677 mi+9,068 mi
- 13/10/201082,875 mi+7,198 mi
- 18/10/201189,037 mi+6,162 mi
- 11/10/201297,217 mi+8,180 mi
- 11/10/2013106,282 mi+9,065 mi
- 10/06/2016121,547 mi+15,265 mi
- 11/06/2016121,550 mi+3 mi
- 24/06/2017122,124 mi+574 mi
- 20/10/2018123,012 mi+888 mi
- 02/09/2020123,394 mi+382 mi
- 24/09/2021124,189 mi+795 mi
Average of roughly 5,204 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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