1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · R517 CNA
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 98,915 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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R517 CNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
- 98,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R517 CNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R517 CNA) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R517 CNA Mileage History
- 17/03/202297,743 mi
- 22/03/202297,779 mi+36 mi
- 22/03/202398,387 mi+608 mi
- 30/03/202398,410 mi+23 mi
- 08/03/202498,915 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 593 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: Poor
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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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