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P150 CFO

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 CFO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,405 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F door corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,886 miles

overall condition of the underbody is corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 95,871 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from the cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from the cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed from the cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from the cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

overall condition of the underbody is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 95,136 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 95,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,243 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 89,243 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,755 miles

Radiator fins deteriorated

Sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,375 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

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

Radiator deteriorated

Sump corroded and porus

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,739 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

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

Radiator fins deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,739 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge more than rest of tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator fins deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge more than rest of tyre

Radiator fins deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,566 miles

Radiator deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,322 miles

Hand brake travel getting close to having no reserve

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 71,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,212 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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P150 CFO is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P150 CFO, 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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P150 CFO is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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