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K25 PFB

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front seat belt slightly slow to retract

rear tyres starting to perish

slight damage to offside rear indicator lens

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,347 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 16 Jan 2008 97,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,990 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear and nearside front tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

offside front brake binding near to limit

slight damage to nearside rear bodywork

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear and nearside front tyres slightly damaged on outer walls

offside front brake binding near to limit and front pads getting low

slight damage to nearside rear body work

Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,314 miles

front brake discs getting low

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brakes grab slightly

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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K25 PFB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K25 PFB, 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 K25 PFB registered?

K25 PFB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is K25 PFB safe to buy?

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