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888 KEL

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 KEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 27,546 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hand brake border insufficient reserve travel

Fail 4 Jul 2025 27,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hand brake border insufficient reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2024 25,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 20,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,045 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,028 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 17,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,722 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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888 KEL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 888 KEL, 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 888 KEL registered?

888 KEL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is 888 KEL safe to buy?

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