1997 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R96 YCL
1997 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 77,475 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R96 YCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 77,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R96 YCL 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 (R96 YCL) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / inner wheel ”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /inner wheel ar”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
R96 YCL Mileage History
- 24/06/202258,246 mi
- 29/06/202258,326 mi+80 mi
- 23/06/202364,800 mi+6,474 mi
- 01/06/202473,270 mi+8,470 mi
- 23/04/202677,475 mi+4,205 mi
Average of roughly 5,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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