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L54 NUD

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,916 mi
Last recorded212,916 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL54 NUD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 212,916 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 212,899 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Nov 2010 212,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes pitted

condensation offside headlamp

offside rear light unit loose

Pass 17 Nov 2010 212,881 miles

brake pipes pitted

condensation offside headlamp

offside rear light unit loose

Pass 31 Dec 2009 207,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no three point belts at the rear but three lap belts fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 187,677 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 187,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 187,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 180,802 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 180,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 169,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 169,707 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 NUD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NUD, 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 NUD registered?

L54 NUD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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