1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R561 DUR
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 25,531 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R561 DUR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 25,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R561 DUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R561 DUR) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
R561 DUR Mileage History
- 27/02/20065,928 mi
- 21/02/20076,106 mi+178 mi
- 04/03/20086,463 mi+357 mi
- 18/03/20096,811 mi+348 mi
- 02/03/20107,009 mi+198 mi
- 09/03/20117,521 mi+512 mi
- 06/03/20127,808 mi+287 mi
- 07/03/20138,015 mi+207 mi
- 14/03/20148,092 mi+77 mi
- 04/03/20158,128 mi+36 mi
- 16/03/20169,125 mi+997 mi
- 09/03/20179,707 mi+582 mi
- 30/03/20189,894 mi+187 mi
- 28/06/201910,297 mi+403 mi
- 03/07/202012,460 mi+2,163 mi
- 26/05/202114,090 mi+1,630 mi
- 26/05/202114,090 mi
- 20/03/202314,570 mi+480 mi
- 02/03/202418,361 mi+3,791 mi
- 15/02/202521,984 mi+3,623 mi
- 17/01/202625,531 mi+3,547 mi
Average of roughly 986 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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