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J44 TFR

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests47 (40 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate85.1%

Mileage

92,941 mi
Last recorded92,941 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 TFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

40 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,372 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 90,233 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 111,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,717 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 70,833 miles

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner area

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 75,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,939 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,160 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack pinion cover weeping

Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack pinion cover weeping

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 54,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,927 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,242 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,647 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,521 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,875 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,957 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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J44 TFR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.1%.

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 J44 TFR, 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 J44 TFR registered?

J44 TFR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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