1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P883 APC
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 127,447 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P883 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 127,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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P883 APC Mileage History
- 08/05/2024122,627 mi
- 09/05/2024122,627 mi
- 10/05/2025125,229 mi+2,602 mi
- 11/05/2026127,435 mi+2,206 mi
- 12/05/2026127,447 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P883 APC 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 (P883 APC) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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