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P151 LVU

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,383 mi
Last recorded154,383 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 137,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 137,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brakes grinding offside

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,842 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 130,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,446 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,018 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 107,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,525 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 78,860 miles

rear fuel pipe heaviley corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,624 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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P151 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P151 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

P151 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P151 LVU safe to buy?

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