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1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R546 BNW

R546 BNW

1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 78,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1587cc

R546 BNW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
  • 78,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R546 BNW Mileage History

  1. 02/08/202376,323 mi
  2. 06/08/202477,535 mi+1,212 mi
  3. 09/08/202477,535 mi
  4. 29/07/202578,649 mi+1,114 mi
  5. 30/07/202578,649 mi

Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R546 BNW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (R546 BNW) between August 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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