1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R356 RNN
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 78,030 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R356 RNN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2012
- 78,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R356 RNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R356 RNN) between September 2005 and May 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
R356 RNN Mileage History
- 28/09/200539,353 mi
- 03/10/200643,120 mi+3,767 mi
- 10/10/200746,982 mi+3,862 mi
- 30/04/200847,695 mi+713 mi
- 07/05/200847,700 mi+5 mi
- 05/05/200954,756 mi+7,056 mi
- 08/05/200954,941 mi+185 mi
- 27/04/201063,485 mi+8,544 mi
- 09/05/201171,277 mi+7,792 mi
- 08/05/201278,030 mi+6,753 mi
- 08/05/201278,030 mi
Average of roughly 5,851 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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