1992 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · J297 DYF
1992 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 70,007 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J297 DYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 70,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J297 DYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Toyota Corolla (J297 DYF) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded (”; “Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (7.”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J297 DYF Mileage History
- 13/07/202264,930 mi
- 07/08/202465,013 mi+83 mi
- 28/07/202567,945 mi+2,932 mi
- 02/08/202567,955 mi+10 mi
- 04/08/202670,007 mi+2,052 mi
Average of roughly 1,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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