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P109 MKE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,951 mi
Last recorded61,951 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 MKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 61,951 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,529 miles

All four tyres slightly perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,840 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,310 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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P109 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P109 MKE, 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 P109 MKE registered?

P109 MKE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P109 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 MKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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