1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P455 APF
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 113,743 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P455 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 113,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P455 APF Mileage History
- 26/03/2022105,386 mi
- 17/04/2023105,862 mi+476 mi
- 28/02/2025107,883 mi+2,021 mi
- 02/07/2026113,741 mi+5,858 mi
- 17/08/2026113,743 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P455 APF 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 (P455 APF) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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