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NIL 4438

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

483,546 mi
Last recorded483,546 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4438
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2024 483,546 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 470,738 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 456,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 429,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 415,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 394,367 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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NIL 4438 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIL 4438, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NIL 4438?

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What year was NIL 4438 registered?

NIL 4438 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is NIL 4438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 4438 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIL 4438 have outstanding finance?

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