1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P988 APC
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03/06/1997. Recorded mileage 39,798 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
P988 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 39,798 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P988 APC Mileage History
- 14/09/202237,681 mi
- 14/09/202237,681 mi
- 11/09/202338,281 mi+600 mi
- 16/09/202439,274 mi+993 mi
- 02/09/202539,798 mi+524 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P988 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (P988 APC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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