1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R686 VLS
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 76,376 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R686 VLS Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2010
- 76,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R686 VLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R686 VLS) between September 2005 and June 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
R686 VLS Mileage History
- 07/09/200560,903 mi
- 08/09/200560,903 mi
- 30/12/200871,564 mi+10,661 mi
- 14/02/200971,608 mi+44 mi
- 14/02/200971,611 mi+3 mi
- 04/06/201076,376 mi+4,765 mi
Average of roughly 3,265 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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