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L305 HKM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,024 mi
Last recorded176,024 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 HKM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2009 176,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 176,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 170,800 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 170,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 165,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 159,095 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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L305 HKM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel 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 L305 HKM, 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 L305 HKM registered?

L305 HKM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is L305 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L305 HKM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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