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A12 HGA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,292 mi
Last recorded48,292 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HGA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 47,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,194 miles

both front tyres hav slight cracking to the side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,670 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise track needs adjusting

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 36,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,035 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 31,034 miles

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

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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A12 HGA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A12 HGA, 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 A12 HGA registered?

A12 HGA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is A12 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 HGA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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