1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R791 ECG
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1997. Recorded mileage 166,061 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,061 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
R791 ECG Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2026
- 166,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R791 ECG Mileage History
- 20/04/200655,550 mi
- 17/04/200762,510 mi+6,960 mi
- 08/04/200867,067 mi+4,557 mi
- 08/04/200867,067 mi
- 14/04/200972,478 mi+5,411 mi
- 14/04/200972,478 mi
- 28/05/201078,482 mi+6,004 mi
- 16/05/201183,648 mi+5,166 mi
- 14/05/201289,412 mi+5,764 mi
- 13/05/201395,920 mi+6,508 mi
- 13/05/201395,920 mi
- 19/05/2014102,391 mi+6,471 mi
- 19/05/2014102,397 mi+6 mi
- 26/05/2015110,930 mi+8,533 mi
- 11/05/2016118,912 mi+7,982 mi
- 18/05/2017126,455 mi+7,543 mi
- 21/05/2018132,573 mi+6,118 mi
- 21/05/2018132,573 mi
- 21/05/2019139,299 mi+6,726 mi
- 01/05/2020145,289 mi+5,990 mi
- 01/05/2020145,289 mi
- 20/05/2021148,829 mi+3,540 mi
- 16/05/2022152,655 mi+3,826 mi
- 18/05/2022152,659 mi+4 mi
- 09/05/2023157,969 mi+5,310 mi
- 07/05/2024161,421 mi+3,452 mi
- 07/05/2024161,421 mi
- 16/05/2025163,754 mi+2,333 mi
- 19/05/2026166,055 mi+2,301 mi
- 19/05/2026166,061 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,504 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R791 ECG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R791 ECG) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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