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M257 OBD

1995 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,075 mi
Last recorded169,075 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 OBD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 169,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 161,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 153,695 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 144,150 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 131,196 miles

varios parts of chassis corroded.

various suspension bushes deteriated. various steering and suspension components corroded. n/s headlamp chipped. long travel in brake pedal.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 131,196 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

varios parts of chassis corroded.

various suspension bushes deteriated. various steering and suspension components corroded. n/s headlamp chipped. long travel in brake pedal.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 118,182 miles

n/s/f head lamp lens cracked,slight oil leaks,corrodsion to front brakes,cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes,surface corrodsion to various brake pipes,front coil springs corroded,n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,

Fail 17 Oct 2008 118,182 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f head lamp lens cracked,slight oil leaks,corrodsion to front brakes,cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes,surface corrodsion to various brake pipes,front coil springs corroded,n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,

Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

stone chip in offside headlight

Fail 19 Oct 2007 103,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

stone chip in offside headlight

Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 87,198 miles

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

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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M257 OBD is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M257 OBD, 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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M257 OBD is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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