1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · P780 AAM
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 117,214 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P780 AAM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 117,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (P780 AAM) between August 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 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))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P780 AAM Mileage History
- 16/08/200558,117 mi
- 10/08/200661,644 mi+3,527 mi
- 14/08/200765,316 mi+3,672 mi
- 14/08/200869,478 mi+4,162 mi
- 15/09/200973,748 mi+4,270 mi
- 10/09/201078,549 mi+4,801 mi
- 07/09/201182,973 mi+4,424 mi
- 06/09/201287,592 mi+4,619 mi
- 10/09/201391,811 mi+4,219 mi
- 10/11/201498,449 mi+6,638 mi
- 10/11/2015102,840 mi+4,391 mi
- 23/11/2016103,954 mi+1,114 mi
- 21/11/2017105,123 mi+1,169 mi
- 27/11/2018107,342 mi+2,219 mi
- 28/11/2018107,342 mi
- 21/11/2019108,674 mi+1,332 mi
- 21/11/2019108,676 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/2020110,200 mi+1,524 mi
- 23/11/2020110,202 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/2021111,191 mi+989 mi
- 26/11/2021111,193 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/2022112,388 mi+1,195 mi
- 28/11/2023113,601 mi+1,213 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 2,917 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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