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N18 DFH

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,057 mi
Last recorded48,057 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 DFH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,057 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,671 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 38,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 32,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,511 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,173 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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N18 DFH 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 N18 DFH, 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 N18 DFH registered?

N18 DFH is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is N18 DFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 DFH 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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