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269 UPP

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,985 mi
Last recorded21,985 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 UPP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 21,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 207,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 202,437 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 202,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 179,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s sill damaged but not holed

Pass 23 May 2006 158,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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269 UPP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 269 UPP, 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 269 UPP registered?

269 UPP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is 269 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 269 UPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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