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P106 SMY

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 42,696 miles

high level stop light out

Pass 12 May 2014 40,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 37,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 35,744 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread wearing out of shape nail in o/s/r tyre tread.o/s/f tyre tread wearing

Pass 17 May 2010 34,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,425 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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P106 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P106 SMY, 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 P106 SMY registered?

P106 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P106 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 SMY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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