CarVerify

Free Car Check

M90 VXL

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

44,540 mi
Last recorded44,540 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 44,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 44,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 41,349 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 41,346 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 40,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 37,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 37,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,162 miles

brackets on front wings not sharp

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,905 miles

Brackets on front bumpers

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear seats inaccessible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,736 miles

Advise metal brackets sticking out of front bumper

Rear seats inaccessible

Fail 3 Jul 2013 26,838 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advice metal brackets sticking out of front bumper

rear seats inaccessible

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,838 miles

advice metal brackets sticking out of front bumper

rear seats inaccessible

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,477 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,350 miles

rear seat not fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,253 miles

rear seats or seat belts not fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats or seat belts not fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,939 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check all testable items due to metal covers

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,870 miles

unable to check all testable items due to metal covers

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,183 miles

no rear seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,134 miles

rear seat and rear belts not fitted

unable to check brake and fuel pipes ,behind shields

Fail 2 Jun 2006 22,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear seat and rear belts not fitted

unable to check brake and fuel pipes ,behind shields

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M90 VXL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M90 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M90 VXL?

You can check the full history of M90 VXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M90 VXL registered?

M90 VXL is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M90 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 VXL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M90 VXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M90 VXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.