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A21 PWM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 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

RegistrationA21 PWM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 70,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 53,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,162 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,592 miles

offside rear tyre pressure low

outer sills weak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2017 49,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,575 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 6 May 2014 47,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 46,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,433 miles

condition of near side front c v boot

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condition of near side front c v boot

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 42,695 miles

offside wiper blade small split

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper in poor conditon

Pass 2 May 2006 40,526 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A21 PWM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A21 PWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 PWM registered?

A21 PWM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A21 PWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 PWM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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