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JLZ 8904

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 8904
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,849 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 78,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 71,683 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread.nearside front shock asorber damp.

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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JLZ 8904 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JLZ 8904, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 8904 registered?

JLZ 8904 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JLZ 8904 safe to buy?

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