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P129 DEJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,429 mi
Last recorded119,429 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,429 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2008 118,735 miles

corrosion to underside and componants

footbrake travel.

front pads low

n/s front indicator damaged

oil at minimum level

Fail 22 Sep 2008 118,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to underside and componants

footbrake travel.

front pads low

n/s front indicator damaged

oil at minimum level

Pass 11 Sep 2007 114,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 113,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 107,847 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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P129 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P129 DEJ, 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 P129 DEJ registered?

P129 DEJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P129 DEJ safe to buy?

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