1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R141 EGU
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 46,293 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2022. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R141 EGU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2021
- 46,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R141 EGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R141 EGU) between July 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2021 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R141 EGU Mileage History
- 27/07/200615,233 mi
- 26/07/200716,078 mi+845 mi
- 26/07/200817,173 mi+1,095 mi
- 25/07/200918,321 mi+1,148 mi
- 08/07/201019,592 mi+1,271 mi
- 26/07/201120,515 mi+923 mi
- 19/07/201221,527 mi+1,012 mi
- 25/07/201322,523 mi+996 mi
- 24/07/201424,324 mi+1,801 mi
- 22/07/201525,850 mi+1,526 mi
- 26/07/201627,469 mi+1,619 mi
- 21/07/201728,299 mi+830 mi
- 18/07/201834,373 mi+6,074 mi
- 17/07/201939,620 mi+5,247 mi
- 29/07/201939,708 mi+88 mi
- 27/07/202043,954 mi+4,246 mi
- 24/07/202146,293 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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