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P197 RFL

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,580 mi
Last recorded66,580 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 RFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 66,580 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 59,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 51,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 46,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,688 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 44,605 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,022 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 27,372 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,810 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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P197 RFL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P197 RFL, 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 P197 RFL registered?

P197 RFL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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