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97LH2465

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

261,117 mi
Last recorded261,117 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration97LH2465
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 261,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 260,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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97LH2465 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 97LH2465, 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 97LH2465 registered?

97LH2465 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 July 1997.

Is 97LH2465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97LH2465 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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