1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R485 BNA
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 103,043 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R485 BNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 103,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R485 BNA Mileage History
- 01/09/202391,000 mi
- 29/08/202494,736 mi+3,736 mi
- 04/09/202494,816 mi+80 mi
- 22/08/202599,412 mi+4,596 mi
- 11/09/2026103,043 mi+3,631 mi
Average of roughly 3,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R485 BNA 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 (R485 BNA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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