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1406JHS

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1406JHS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 73,805 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 73,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

various suspension parts corroded

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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1406JHS is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1406JHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1406JHS registered?

1406JHS is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 1406JHS safe to buy?

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