1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R343 CAW
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 80,232 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R343 CAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2025
- 80,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R343 CAW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R343 CAW) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R343 CAW Mileage History
- 14/02/202269,586 mi
- 20/02/202372,855 mi+3,269 mi
- 12/02/202477,696 mi+4,841 mi
- 17/02/202477,754 mi+58 mi
- 22/02/202580,232 mi+2,478 mi
Average of roughly 3,522 miles per year across 5 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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