1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P808 BCT
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 95,362 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P808 BCT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2022
- 95,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P808 BCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (P808 BCT) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P808 BCT Mileage History
- 24/03/202295,362 mi
- 24/03/202295,362 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Toyota Toyota Corolla (E210)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P808 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P808BCT.
MITSUBISHI
EVOLUTION
FORD
TRANSIT
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
TVR
CHIMAERA
MAZDA
MX-5
YAMAHA
SUZUKI
GSXR750
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CBR1100XX
TOYOTA
CELICA
TVR
GRIFFITH 500
MERCEDES
CL500 AUTO
TOYOTA COROLLA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.