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P124 KOP

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 KOP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wearing from outter

Rear fuel pipe corroded

rear both side trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2017 74,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

near side tyre has started wearing from outer edge

rear both side trailing arm bushes slightly deterioratede

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

front brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear ()

near side tyre has started wearing from outer edge

rear both side trailing arm bushes slightly deterioratede

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,085 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,950 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion front to back brake pipes

corrosion front to back fuel pipes

front anti-roll bar corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre sidewall cut

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,736 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,092 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,092 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,957 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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P124 KOP 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 80%.

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 P124 KOP, 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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P124 KOP is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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