1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R417 ADU
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 112,594 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/10/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1332cc
R417 ADU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 112,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R417 ADU Mileage History
- 15/10/202198,162 mi
- 17/10/2022102,975 mi+4,813 mi
- 18/10/2023112,419 mi+9,444 mi
- 25/10/2023112,594 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 7,124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R417 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R417 ADU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 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: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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