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A10 BRP

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,407 mi
Last recorded33,407 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BRP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,407 miles

Offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 21 May 2016 32,834 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease from inner cone

Fail 21 May 2016 32,834 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease from inner cone

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2015 31,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 31,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 28,574 miles

nearside front wing damage

nearside outer cv gaitor leaking grease

nearside reverse light not working

rear screenwash not working

Pass 25 May 2012 27,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,190 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 27,025 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,382 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 25,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 25,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,743 miles

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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A10 BRP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A10 BRP, 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 A10 BRP registered?

A10 BRP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is A10 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 BRP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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