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P125 NLN

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,129 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limits on outer edge

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing close to limits on outer edge

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,666 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 72,658 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,227 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,499 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,951 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,789 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,332 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 41,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,882 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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P125 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P125 NLN, 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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P125 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P125 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 NLN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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