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P117 SMY

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 102,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,298 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 85,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,921 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,686 miles

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

front wheel alignment check recommended

Fail 28 Jan 2009 64,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wheel alignment check recommended

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,889 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 56,889 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,294 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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P117 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P117 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 P117 SMY registered?

P117 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P117 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 SMY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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