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P115 OVW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,540 miles

chip in front windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front number plate becoming discoloured

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,530 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

chip in front windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,591 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2005 39,248 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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P115 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol 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 P115 OVW, 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 P115 OVW registered?

P115 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P115 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 OVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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