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C2 JCG

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,255 mi
Last recorded30,255 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JCG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 19,052 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 17,920 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level in header tank low...........

Fail 29 Apr 2008 11,763 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level in header tank low...........

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,403 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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C2 JCG is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C2 JCG, 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 C2 JCG registered?

C2 JCG is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is C2 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 JCG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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