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NIL 8643

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

395,694 mi
Last recorded395,694 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8643
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 395,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 382,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 373,618 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 373,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 370,292 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 8643 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8643, 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

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What year was NIL 8643 registered?

NIL 8643 is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is NIL 8643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8643 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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