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P151 BSB

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 BSB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 86,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 79,868 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 79,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P151 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P151 BSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P151 BSB registered?

P151 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P151 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 BSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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