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P101 OLP

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 OLP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear seat cover loose.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 89,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s rear seat cover loose.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

The vehicle emits some black smoke during acceleration, but it is not consider to be excessive enough to obscure the view of other road users.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 81,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P101 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P101 OLP, 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 P101 OLP registered?

P101 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P101 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 OLP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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