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P148 XNJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,814 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 60,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 60,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2013 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 52,106 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2009 49,053 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,408 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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P148 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P148 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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How do I check the history of P148 XNJ?

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What year was P148 XNJ registered?

P148 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P148 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 XNJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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