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L4 MWL

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,122 mi
Last recorded165,122 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 MWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 165,122 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 165,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 158,215 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 158,215 miles

coolant radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 141,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 132,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 121,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 112,142 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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L4 MWL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L4 MWL, 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 L4 MWL registered?

L4 MWL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for L4 MWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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