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P127 JDC

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 JDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,110 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,719 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,558 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr brake pipe showing corrosion at elbow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nsr front tie bar bush has wear in it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded osr brake pipe showing corrosion at elbow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush osr front tie bar bush has wear in it (2.4.G.2)

battery to clamp fully

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,162 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,172 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 35,435 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 35,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P127 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P127 JDC, 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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P127 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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