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K886 PAE

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,826 mi
Last recorded180,826 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK886 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 180,826 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 180,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 175,899 miles

o/s/f wheel becoming tight to turn brake inspection required

Pass 20 Apr 2006 173,133 miles

offside leaf spring has been repaired utilising components from another vehicle but appears to be satisfactory

Fail 10 Apr 2006 173,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in generally poor condition

front brake pads low

fuel filler pipe very corroded

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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K886 PAE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K886 PAE, 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 K886 PAE registered?

K886 PAE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K886 PAE safe to buy?

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