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P102 OLP

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,580 mi
Last recorded238,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 OLP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 238,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 238,582 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 238,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear reg plate deteriaiting

Pass 18 Nov 2008 232,556 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 232,556 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 226,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 217,824 miles

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

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2005 214,838 miles

both front tyres 2mm side treads

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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P102 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P102 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 P102 OLP registered?

P102 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P102 OLP safe to buy?

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