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P120 HUT

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 HUT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight exhaust blow at centre section.

Slight wear O/S/F Wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight exhaust blow at centre section.

Slight wear O/S/F Wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,565 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 79,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P120 HUT 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 62.5%.

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 P120 HUT, 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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P120 HUT is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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