1997 Toyota Corrolla 1.6L Petrol · R23 YAH
1997 Toyota Corrolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 180,553 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CORROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1587cc
R23 YAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 180,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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R23 YAH Mileage History
- 12/01/2023171,546 mi
- 17/01/2024174,040 mi+2,494 mi
- 25/01/2025177,478 mi+3,438 mi
- 09/01/2026180,476 mi+2,998 mi
- 23/01/2026180,553 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 2,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R23 YAH 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 Corrolla (R23 YAH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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