1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R902 DNW
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 116,912 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R902 DNW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 116,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R902 DNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Corolla (R902 DNW) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side”.
R902 DNW Mileage History
- 25/02/200661,877 mi
- 22/02/200765,090 mi+3,213 mi
- 21/02/200867,807 mi+2,717 mi
- 22/02/200867,820 mi+13 mi
- 26/02/200970,151 mi+2,331 mi
- 01/03/201073,666 mi+3,515 mi
- 24/02/201176,651 mi+2,985 mi
- 22/02/201279,918 mi+3,267 mi
- 18/02/201382,760 mi+2,842 mi
- 20/02/201485,792 mi+3,032 mi
- 05/02/201588,826 mi+3,034 mi
- 09/02/201691,944 mi+3,118 mi
- 07/02/201795,209 mi+3,265 mi
- 21/02/201897,775 mi+2,566 mi
- 15/02/201999,909 mi+2,134 mi
- 18/02/2020102,956 mi+3,047 mi
- 21/02/2020102,975 mi+19 mi
- 16/02/2021105,065 mi+2,090 mi
- 23/02/2021105,109 mi+44 mi
- 15/02/2022107,460 mi+2,351 mi
- 09/02/2023110,912 mi+3,452 mi
- 14/02/2023110,934 mi+22 mi
- 20/02/2024113,800 mi+2,866 mi
- 25/02/2025115,623 mi+1,823 mi
- 27/02/2025115,629 mi+6 mi
- 10/02/2026116,912 mi+1,283 mi
Average of roughly 2,757 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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