1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R695 AVV
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 118,892 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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R695 AVV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/10/2021
- 118,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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R695 AVV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R695 AVV) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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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