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B4 GWF

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GWF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,442 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,321 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,672 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,306 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,473 miles

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

both front tyres showing signes of cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,160 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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B4 GWF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B4 GWF, 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 B4 GWF registered?

B4 GWF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is B4 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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