1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P817 NLM
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 108,912 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2014.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P817 NLM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2013
- 108,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P817 NLM Mileage History
- 18/01/200656,828 mi
- 05/01/200762,439 mi+5,611 mi
- 22/01/200869,963 mi+7,524 mi
- 14/01/200977,715 mi+7,752 mi
- 21/01/201084,942 mi+7,227 mi
- 12/01/201192,161 mi+7,219 mi
- 12/01/201192,161 mi
- 19/01/2012100,666 mi+8,505 mi
- 21/01/2013108,912 mi+8,246 mi
Average of roughly 7,431 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P817 NLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (P817 NLM) between January 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2013 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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