1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R79 EFM
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 70,027 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1587cc
R79 EFM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2020
- 70,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R79 EFM Mileage History
- 24/10/200628,175 mi
- 27/11/200730,840 mi+2,665 mi
- 19/12/200833,433 mi+2,593 mi
- 18/12/200935,942 mi+2,509 mi
- 14/12/201038,026 mi+2,084 mi
- 22/12/201140,259 mi+2,233 mi
- 11/12/201242,323 mi+2,064 mi
- 09/12/201344,812 mi+2,489 mi
- 09/12/201344,812 mi
- 06/12/201448,847 mi+4,035 mi
- 05/12/201553,517 mi+4,670 mi
- 05/12/201553,517 mi
- 03/12/201657,401 mi+3,884 mi
- 10/12/201657,498 mi+97 mi
- 27/12/201761,115 mi+3,617 mi
- 15/12/201864,458 mi+3,343 mi
- 19/12/201864,503 mi+45 mi
- 27/11/201968,476 mi+3,973 mi
- 27/11/201968,476 mi
- 27/11/202070,027 mi+1,551 mi
Average of roughly 2,969 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R79 EFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R79 EFM) between October 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central brake pipe failed due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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