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J400 LAF

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 LAF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 141,585 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 141,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,565 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 130,060 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

rear fuel line corroaded

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 126,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

center exhaust box in poor condition (welded)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s headlamp showing slightly poor beam image

n/s/r shockabsorber slightly damp

o/s outer cv boot in poor condition (recommend replacement)

oil leak

slight grease leak from n/s outer cv boot

Pass 16 Sep 2009 120,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 120,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 113,308 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 113,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on edge.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,471 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 29 Jul 2006 91,230 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

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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J400 LAF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J400 LAF, 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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J400 LAF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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