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P149 RUA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,399 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,399 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2012 109,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 94,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,839 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,508 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 97,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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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P149 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P149 RUA, 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 P149 RUA registered?

P149 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P149 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 RUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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