1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R280 AMX
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 50,584 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R280 AMX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2022
- 50,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R280 AMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R280 AMX) between January 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2022 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/”.
R280 AMX Mileage History
- 23/01/200627,317 mi
- 22/01/200729,670 mi+2,353 mi
- 21/01/200831,815 mi+2,145 mi
- 26/01/200933,733 mi+1,918 mi
- 25/01/201035,631 mi+1,898 mi
- 26/01/201137,214 mi+1,583 mi
- 24/01/201238,689 mi+1,475 mi
- 22/01/201340,114 mi+1,425 mi
- 21/01/201441,459 mi+1,345 mi
- 26/01/201542,863 mi+1,404 mi
- 26/01/201644,815 mi+1,952 mi
- 31/01/201746,391 mi+1,576 mi
- 22/01/201847,706 mi+1,315 mi
- 28/01/201948,802 mi+1,096 mi
- 22/01/202049,894 mi+1,092 mi
- 25/01/202150,378 mi+484 mi
- 09/02/202150,378 mi
- 24/01/202250,584 mi+206 mi
Average of roughly 1,454 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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