1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · P780 AAM
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 117,214 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1587cc
P780 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 117,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P780 AAM Mileage History
- 28/11/2023113,601 mi
- 18/11/2024115,079 mi+1,478 mi
- 18/11/2024115,081 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2025117,214 mi+2,133 mi
- 19/11/2025117,214 mi
Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P780 AAM 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 (P780 AAM) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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