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97D68993

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97D68993
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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97D68993 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 97D68993, 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 97D68993 registered?

97D68993 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 97D68993 safe to buy?

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