1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R907 FGR
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 11,411 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1196cc
R907 FGR Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2010
- 11,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R907 FGR Mileage History
- 31/10/200699,638 mi
- 27/10/2007104,674 mi+5,036 mi
- 30/10/2007104,685 mi+11 mi
- 29/01/2009111,827 mi+7,142 mi
- 24/02/2009111,827 mi
- 25/02/2009111,827 mi
- 16/02/201011,411 mi-100,416 mi
Average of roughly -26,760 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R907 FGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R907 FGR) between October 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (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 4 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)”.
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