1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R210 EYJ
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 87,208 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R210 EYJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2010
- 87,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R210 EYJ Mileage History
- 24/04/200652,503 mi
- 24/04/200652,503 mi
- 12/02/200856,734 mi+4,231 mi
- 14/02/200856,734 mi
- 14/02/200856,734 mi
- 11/02/200974,057 mi+17,323 mi
- 11/02/201087,208 mi+13,151 mi
- 11/02/201087,208 mi
Average of roughly 9,126 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R210 EYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R210 EYJ) between April 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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