1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R863 BWO
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 146,051 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,051 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
R863 BWO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2023
- 146,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R863 BWO Mileage History
- 30/08/2022144,350 mi
- 07/09/2022144,352 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/2023146,051 mi+1,699 mi
Average of roughly 1,674 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R863 BWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R863 BWO) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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