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Toyota Corolla

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y297 NMRMOT history

Y297 NMR is a silver petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y297 NMR silver Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,536 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 NMR was last recorded at 74,536 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2007: 6,954 miles, lower than 39,245 miles on 20 Mar 2006.
  • 22 Jan 2009: 8,131 miles, lower than 58,033 miles on 16 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,536 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,536 miles
  • 2025 – 71,662 miles
  • 2024 – 69,982 miles
  • 2023 – 68,139 miles
  • 2022 – 65,401 miles
  • 2021 – 60,658 miles
  • 2019 – 54,569 miles
  • 2018 – 42,045 miles
  • 2017 – 31,777 miles
  • 2015 – 29,883 miles
  • 2014 – 26,118 miles
  • 2013 – 21,903 miles
  • 2012 – 17,798 miles
  • 2011 – 13,023 miles
  • 2010 – 8,776 miles
  • 2009 – 8,131 miles
  • 2008 – 7,731 miles
  • 2007 – 6,954 miles
  • 2006 – 39,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,536 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    328859243273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail74,536 miles (+2,874)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    569023164444
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass71,662 miles (+1,680)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    272577038043
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear drum backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  4. Pass69,982 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    149969663898
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail69,980 miles (+1,841)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    692972915594
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust back box detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s front brake back plates corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass68,139 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    836681756455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail68,130 miles (+2,729)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    279111985182
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass65,401 miles (+4,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    701145776813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass60,658 miles (+6,089)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    659421984297
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass54,569 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    706323645985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail54,564 miles (+12,519)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    187394856564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass42,045 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    816732839524
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Fail42,045 miles (+10,268)3 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    339231575817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass31,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    152916139474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail31,777 miles (+1,894)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    937599373630
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass29,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,883 miles
    Test number
    119515539740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,833 miles (+3,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,833 miles
    Test number
    489449021069
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
  18. Pass26,118 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    117578964255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,903 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,903 miles
    Test number
    637827063257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,798 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    889169172294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,023 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,023 miles
    Test number
    909090301357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,776 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    8,776 miles
    Test number
    321496190210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,531 miles (+400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,531 miles
    Test number
    733628010026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  24. Pass8,131 miles (-49,902)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,131 miles
    Test number
    172472829471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,033 miles (+50,302)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    222356019006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,731 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,731 miles
    Test number
    440925518097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,954 miles
    Test number
    763092337035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail6,954 miles (-32,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,954 miles
    Test number
    234899927089
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  29. Pass39,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    730219876007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 NMR

Does Y297 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 NMR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 NMR?
The MOT on Y297 NMR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 NMR done?
Y297 NMR was recorded at 74,536 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 1,762 miles a year.
Has Y297 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 NMR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 NMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 NMR find?
Y297 NMR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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