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7131 PW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,971 mi
Last recorded32,971 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7131 PW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,471 miles

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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7131 PW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 7131 PW, 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 7131 PW registered?

7131 PW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is 7131 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7131 PW shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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