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L54 HEN

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL54 HEN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2006 98,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,129 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L54 HEN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L54 HEN, 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 L54 HEN registered?

L54 HEN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is L54 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L54 HEN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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