1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R921 SWA
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,142 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,142 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
R921 SWA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2016
- 104,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R921 SWA Mileage History
- 18/10/200564,011 mi
- 27/10/200679,938 mi+15,927 mi
- 27/10/200679,938 mi
- 17/10/200788,253 mi+8,315 mi
- 20/10/200889,877 mi+1,624 mi
- 20/10/200889,877 mi
- 05/10/200992,111 mi+2,234 mi
- 12/10/201094,467 mi+2,356 mi
- 13/10/201094,496 mi+29 mi
- 26/09/20119,621 mi-84,875 mi
- 29/08/201297,310 mi+87,689 mi
- 17/09/201398,896 mi+1,586 mi
- 17/09/201398,896 mi
- 15/09/2014100,531 mi+1,635 mi
- 15/09/2014100,531 mi
- 12/09/2015102,018 mi+1,487 mi
- 12/10/2016104,142 mi+2,124 mi
- 12/10/2016104,142 mi
Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R921 SWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R921 SWA) between October 2005 and October 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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