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E10 TRD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,812 mi
Last recorded86,812 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 TRD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 86,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,014 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel tank neck surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2015 68,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 62,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,610 miles

both osf and nsf inner brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2012 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,368 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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E10 TRD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E10 TRD, 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

How do I check the history of E10 TRD?

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What year was E10 TRD registered?

E10 TRD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is E10 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 TRD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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