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BLZ 4441

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,311 mi
Last recorded77,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 4441
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,311 miles

both outer c/v boots light cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,440 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,010 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 50,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,889 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 2,926 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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BLZ 4441 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BLZ 4441, 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 BLZ 4441 registered?

BLZ 4441 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is BLZ 4441 safe to buy?

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