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P128 XNJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,018 mi
Last recorded96,018 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 96,018 miles

Rear tyres a smaller size than the fronts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlight damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake effort imbalanced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 30 Dec 2010 96,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlight damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake effort imbalanced

Rear tyres a smaller size than the fronts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,737 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 84,737 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 79,153 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,473 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 71,349 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 63,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,033 miles

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

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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P128 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P128 XNJ, 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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What year was P128 XNJ registered?

P128 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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