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M197 VWW

1995 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,334 mi
Last recorded146,334 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 VWW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 146,334 miles

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

nearside front brake flexi cracked

nearside rear wheel arch

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear light cracked

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 143,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 143,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 141,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 141,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 138,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 136,181 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 136,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 133,517 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge †windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Aug 2007 133,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen scratched in zone a †offside front tyre completly bald on inner edge †various corrision on floor pan

Pass 27 Mar 2006 127,860 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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M197 VWW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 M197 VWW, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M197 VWW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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