1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R887 KGH
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 103,103 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R887 KGH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2011
- 103,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R887 KGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R887 KGH) between September 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R887 KGH Mileage History
- 05/09/200552,629 mi
- 05/09/200660,161 mi+7,532 mi
- 06/09/200767,357 mi+7,196 mi
- 06/09/200876,798 mi+9,441 mi
- 03/09/200985,851 mi+9,053 mi
- 01/09/201094,556 mi+8,705 mi
- 11/10/2011103,103 mi+8,547 mi
Average of roughly 8,277 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Corolla (E210)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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