1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R973 ARL
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 88,374 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R973 ARL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 88,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R973 ARL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R973 ARL) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R973 ARL Mileage History
- 26/09/202284,199 mi
- 13/10/202384,860 mi+661 mi
- 16/10/202384,870 mi+10 mi
- 04/10/202488,374 mi+3,504 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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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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