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P118 XAD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,399 mi
Last recorded88,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,399 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,399 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s saill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s saill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,196 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 86,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,748 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,662 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 71,906 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 71,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 67,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 63,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 63,037 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,364 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,614 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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P118 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P118 XAD, 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 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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