1997 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R916 FHG
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,448 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,448 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
R916 FHG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 116,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R916 FHG Mileage History
- 13/03/200628,089 mi
- 05/03/200739,889 mi+11,800 mi
- 12/08/200852,402 mi+12,513 mi
- 10/08/200958,210 mi+5,808 mi
- 13/08/201064,429 mi+6,219 mi
- 03/08/201170,422 mi+5,993 mi
- 04/08/201170,422 mi
- 13/08/201276,984 mi+6,562 mi
- 13/08/201384,228 mi+7,244 mi
- 01/08/201488,038 mi+3,810 mi
- 03/08/201591,749 mi+3,711 mi
- 01/08/201694,869 mi+3,120 mi
- 01/08/201798,495 mi+3,626 mi
- 02/08/2018101,986 mi+3,491 mi
- 02/08/2018101,986 mi
- 05/08/2019105,228 mi+3,242 mi
- 06/08/2019105,228 mi
- 11/08/2020107,323 mi+2,095 mi
- 10/08/2021108,683 mi+1,360 mi
- 10/08/2021108,683 mi
- 11/08/2022110,094 mi+1,411 mi
- 02/09/2022110,094 mi
- 31/08/2023112,123 mi+2,029 mi
- 02/09/2024114,780 mi+2,657 mi
- 17/10/2025116,448 mi+1,668 mi
- 15/05/2026116,448 mi
Average of roughly 4,380 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R916 FHG 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 (R916 FHG) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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