1996 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P687 ADV
1996 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 214,414 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P687 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 214,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P687 ADV 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 1996 Toyota Corolla (P687 ADV) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
P687 ADV Mileage History
- 11/04/2023202,084 mi
- 16/04/2024209,237 mi+7,153 mi
- 15/08/2024209,244 mi+7 mi
- 23/09/2025214,089 mi+4,845 mi
- 23/09/2025214,414 mi+325 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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