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2T1BA01E3VC224196 — 1997 Toyota Corolla — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Toyota Corolla

Lot #12233172 · VIN 2T1BA01E3VC224196

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1997 Toyota Corolla, Front, IAAI, VIN 2T1BA01E3VC224196 · photo 1 of 17

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12233172

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 2 573 USDRepair estimate: 7 736 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine513 996 ₴≈ 11 524 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 763 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2T1BA01E3VC224196 history

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IAAI

Mar 4, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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About this model

1997 Toyota Corolla

Компактний седан · generation 2014–2024

Our takeБюджетна логічна машина для перших років в Україні. Часто беруть з аукціону як 'auction-only' для подальшої легалізації. Уникайте лотів з Engine damage — заміна вузла дорожча за саму машину.

Strengths

Найдешевший Toyota з гарантією 'не зламається'
Витрата 6.5–7.5 л/100 км по місту з 1.8L
Запчастини є в кожному магазині, оригінал ~30% дешевший за Honda Civic

Weaknesses

Базова комплектація без круїз-контролю до 2017
CVT-варіатор на дорестайл (2014–2016) — заміна $2 000+ якщо вбили

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Toyota Corolla 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 144. Of these — crashes: 22, fires: 5.

Most-reported systems

Seat Belts
39
Air Bags
32
Tires
9
Service Brakes
9
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Hydraulic
8

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign: 08E050000
Exterior Lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign: 09E012000
Exterior Lighting
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign: 09E025000