1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P27 JAP
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 90,445 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,445 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
P27 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 90,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P27 JAP Mileage History
- 16/06/202281,242 mi
- 16/06/202281,242 mi
- 17/06/202390,381 mi+9,139 mi
- 06/07/202390,393 mi+12 mi
- 30/07/202590,445 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 2,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P27 JAP 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 1997 Toyota Corolla (P27 JAP) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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