1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R679 HCK
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 127,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,810 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
R679 HCK Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2012
- 127,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R679 HCK Mileage History
- 04/01/200676,589 mi
- 04/01/200676,589 mi
- 02/01/200781,384 mi+4,795 mi
- 03/01/200781,384 mi
- 10/06/200885,020 mi+3,636 mi
- 10/06/200885,020 mi
- 02/06/200995,315 mi+10,295 mi
- 07/06/2010105,321 mi+10,006 mi
- 14/06/2011116,358 mi+11,037 mi
- 15/06/2011116,358 mi
- 09/06/2012127,810 mi+11,452 mi
- 15/06/2012127,810 mi
Average of roughly 7,947 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R679 HCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R679 HCK) between January 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)”.