1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R956 GMW
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 201,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,540 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
R956 GMW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2017
- 201,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 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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R956 GMW Mileage History
- 02/05/2006147,169 mi
- 21/02/2008152,201 mi+5,032 mi
- 21/02/2008152,201 mi
- 21/12/2009163,991 mi+11,790 mi
- 21/12/2009163,991 mi
- 12/12/2010179,868 mi+15,877 mi
- 12/12/2010179,868 mi
- 14/12/2011186,739 mi+6,871 mi
- 14/12/2011186,742 mi+3 mi
- 06/12/2012189,364 mi+2,622 mi
- 10/12/2013192,612 mi+3,248 mi
- 10/12/2013192,620 mi+8 mi
- 16/12/2014195,243 mi+2,623 mi
- 09/12/2015197,235 mi+1,992 mi
- 09/12/2015197,235 mi
- 10/12/2016199,269 mi+2,034 mi
- 10/12/2016199,269 mi
- 30/11/2017201,540 mi+2,271 mi
- 01/12/2017201,540 mi
Average of roughly 4,694 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R956 GMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R956 GMW) between May 2006 and December 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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