1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R701 BCL
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 35,719 miles. MOT valid until 03/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1389cc
R701 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 35,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R701 BCL Mileage History
- 27/10/202126,599 mi
- 28/10/202228,086 mi+1,487 mi
- 31/10/202330,719 mi+2,633 mi
- 30/10/202433,233 mi+2,514 mi
- 28/10/202535,719 mi+2,486 mi
Average of roughly 2,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R701 BCL 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 (R701 BCL) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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