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J834 NLM

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,794 mi
Last recorded160,794 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 NLM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 160,794 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 160,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 141,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 137,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 134,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 130,893 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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J834 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J834 NLM, 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 J834 NLM registered?

J834 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is J834 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J834 NLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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