1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · R746 FCW
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 38,026 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 973cc
R746 FCW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2013
- 38,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R746 FCW Mileage History
- 09/08/200516,547 mi
- 09/08/200618,469 mi+1,922 mi
- 26/02/200718,642 mi+173 mi
- 26/02/200819,158 mi+516 mi
- 27/02/200819,158 mi
- 26/02/200922,257 mi+3,099 mi
- 07/04/201028,260 mi+6,003 mi
- 07/04/201028,260 mi
- 05/04/201131,398 mi+3,138 mi
- 05/04/201131,398 mi
- 07/07/201232,332 mi+934 mi
- 13/12/201338,026 mi+5,694 mi
Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R746 FCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R746 FCW) between August 2005 and December 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2013 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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