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L8 MGD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,258 mi
Last recorded99,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MGD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,258 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 99,256 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,031 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r seat belt not retracting freely

Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,031 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r seat belt not retracting freely

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,299 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L8 MGD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L8 MGD, 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 L8 MGD registered?

L8 MGD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is L8 MGD safe to buy?

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