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1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R112 ADV

R112 ADV

1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/09/1997. Recorded mileage 63,141 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/09/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (23/08/2023)
Recorded Mileage
63,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/09/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 23/08/2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1332cc

R112 ADV Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
  • 63,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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R112 ADV Mileage History

  1. 26/08/200632,717 mi
  2. 13/09/200736,687 mi+3,970 mi
  3. 13/09/200840,263 mi+3,576 mi
  4. 22/08/200943,228 mi+2,965 mi
  5. 04/09/201046,553 mi+3,325 mi
  6. 17/09/201149,521 mi+2,968 mi
  7. 07/09/201252,104 mi+2,583 mi
  8. 21/09/201354,246 mi+2,142 mi
  9. 13/09/201456,183 mi+1,937 mi
  10. 29/08/201557,804 mi+1,621 mi
  11. 29/08/201557,804 mi
  12. 20/08/201658,700 mi+896 mi
  13. 15/09/201759,641 mi+941 mi
  14. 20/08/201860,245 mi+604 mi
  15. 19/08/201960,886 mi+641 mi
  16. 02/09/202061,798 mi+912 mi
  17. 24/08/202162,156 mi+358 mi
  18. 26/08/202263,141 mi+985 mi

Average of roughly 1,902 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

R112 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R112 ADV) between August 2006 and August 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 August 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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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ADVISORY