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P118 VGC

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 VGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,807 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f side lamp Lenz creek n/s/f side lamp Lenz creek

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,158 miles

Oil leak

brake padle rubber slightly worn

rear number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,159 miles

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

Oil leak

brake padle rubber slightly worn

rear number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 78,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,548 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 60,723 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 47,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 47,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,153 miles

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

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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P118 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P118 VGC, 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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P118 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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