1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R542 CJW
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 32,732 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R542 CJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 32,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R542 CJW 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 (R542 CJW) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R542 CJW Mileage History
- 22/06/202228,016 mi
- 06/07/202329,665 mi+1,649 mi
- 08/07/202431,133 mi+1,468 mi
- 11/07/202431,155 mi+22 mi
- 16/07/202532,732 mi+1,577 mi
Average of roughly 1,538 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: 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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