Vauxhall Corsa
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,195 cc
P236 RVSMOT history
P236 RVS is a grey petrol Vauxhall Corsa first used on 11 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,178 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 116,178 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P236 RVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Corsa
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,195 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 11 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P236 RVS was last recorded at 116,178 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 113,728 miles · 23 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,450 miles
- Average per year
- 4,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 116,178 miles
- 2022 – 113,728 miles
- 2021 – 109,735 miles
- 2020 – 106,383 miles
- 2019 – 100,036 miles
- 2018 – 93,508 miles
- 2017 – 89,223 miles
- 2016 – 86,808 miles
- 2015 – 84,101 miles
- 2014 – 80,749 miles
- 2013 – 77,448 miles
- 2012 – 75,171 miles
- 2011 – 68,085 miles
- 2010 – 65,091 miles
- 2009 – 60,698 miles
- 2008 – 56,868 miles
- 2007 – 53,306 miles
- 2006 – 45,597 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear valance rotten but not near anything structural
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Coolant leak Rear of engine core plug
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,178 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 116,178 miles
- Test number
- 993342519643
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear valance rotten but not near anything structural
Fail116,178 miles (+2,450)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,178 miles
- Test number
- 620781974651
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear valance rotten but not near anything structural
Pass113,728 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 113,728 miles
- Test number
- 480877983699
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Rear of engine core plug
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,728 miles (+3,993)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,728 miles
- Test number
- 145086666185
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After cat section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Rear of engine core plug
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axel mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass109,735 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 109,735 miles
- Test number
- 109924819085
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,735 miles (+3,352)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,735 miles
- Test number
- 268558369628
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator burst during test
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass106,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,383 miles
- Test number
- 868193727490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,382 miles (+6,346)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,382 miles
- Test number
- 339470352343
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Jammed up (10.1 (u))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 100,036 miles
- Test number
- 566070433570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,032 miles (+6,524)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,032 miles
- Test number
- 209604005273
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,508 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,508 miles
- Test number
- 677771019502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,223 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 89,223 miles
- Test number
- 204487389018
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail89,222 miles (+2,414)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,222 miles
- Test number
- 863095845912
- FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor behind drivers seat (5.2.6)
- FailureRear brake application uneven 70% (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass86,808 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 86,808 miles
- Test number
- 363456617900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail86,808 miles (+2,707)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,808 miles
- Test number
- 788061431031
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass84,101 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 84,101 miles
- Test number
- 699303425001
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail84,100 miles (+3,351)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,100 miles
- Test number
- 147523325442
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,749 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,749 miles
- Test number
- 237585234069
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fail80,704 miles (+3,256)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,704 miles
- Test number
- 689010034014
- DangerousRear shockers weak
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass77,448 miles (+2,277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,448 miles
- Test number
- 609485933058
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,171 miles (+7,086)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,171 miles
- Test number
- 245763232284
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass68,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 157180611213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,085 miles (+2,994)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 128120111254
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass65,091 miles (+4,393)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 65,091 miles
- Test number
- 340174420216
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking up
Pass60,698 miles (+3,830)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 60,698 miles
- Test number
- 830836539290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,868 miles (+3,562)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 56,868 miles
- Test number
- 423545538289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,306 miles (+7,709)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 53,306 miles
- Test number
- 470001127262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 45,597 miles
- Test number
- 480333626261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,597 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,597 miles
- Test number
- 864403326280
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about P236 RVS
- Does P236 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P236 RVS expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P236 RVS?
- The MOT on P236 RVS expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P236 RVS done?
- P236 RVS was recorded at 116,178 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
- Has P236 RVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P236 RVS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on P236 RVS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on P236 RVS find?
- P236 RVS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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