1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R510 DUM
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 121,260 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R510 DUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 121,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R510 DUM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R510 DUM) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R510 DUM Mileage History
- 01/04/2022111,732 mi
- 27/03/2023113,782 mi+2,050 mi
- 15/03/2024115,869 mi+2,087 mi
- 31/03/2025118,953 mi+3,084 mi
- 01/04/2026121,260 mi+2,307 mi
Average of roughly 2,382 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: Good
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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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