1996 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · P617 BUA
1996 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 168,539 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 168,539 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1580cc
P617 BUA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2023
- 168,539 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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P617 BUA Odometer History
- 21/07/2022164,863 km
- 30/07/2022164,890 km+27 km
- 20/10/2023168,539 km+3,649 km
- 20/10/2023168,539 km
Average of roughly 2,942 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P617 BUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Corolla (P617 BUA) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2023 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions not tested exhaust leak at backbox (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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