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M33 WTD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,930 mi
Last recorded118,930 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 WTD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,930 miles

general rusting to underside but solid at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,225 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 117,153 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,299 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front hubs corroded.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 111,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,199 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 111,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M33 WTD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Purple 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 M33 WTD, 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 M33 WTD registered?

M33 WTD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is M33 WTD safe to buy?

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