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P149 XNJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 XNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,608 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate very poor condition

Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure on mounts

various body panel damage

Fail 31 May 2011 99,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front outer CV gaiters perished

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads worn

Front number plate very poor condition

Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure on mounts

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various body panel damage

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,720 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2010 92,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2009 83,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

damage to offside of vehicle.

front number plate starting to fade.

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 26 May 2009 83,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

damage to offside of vehicle.

front number plate starting to fade.

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 28 May 2008 73,135 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 64,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 61,093 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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P149 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc 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 P149 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 P149 XNJ registered?

P149 XNJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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