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P121 ONF

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,707 mi
Last recorded75,707 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 ONF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,952 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 73,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 72,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear washer jet inop

Pass 25 May 2017 71,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small split on inner sidewall, but no cords showing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 69,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 69,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 66,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2015 66,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,767 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,735 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,872 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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P121 ONF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P121 ONF, 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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P121 ONF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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