1997 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · R178 BCA
1997 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 127,862 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R178 BCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 127,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R178 BCA 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 (R178 BCA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
R178 BCA Mileage History
- 04/10/2022117,592 mi
- 03/10/2023118,629 mi+1,037 mi
- 07/10/2024122,601 mi+3,972 mi
- 06/10/2025127,862 mi+5,261 mi
- 06/10/2025127,862 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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