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P151 NKN

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,361 mi
Last recorded102,361 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 102,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four shock ebsorbers dust covers are deteriated

nsf tyre has damage to outer side wall in a few places

osf position lamp unit has slight damage

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,147 miles

exhaust cat heat shield corroded loose/rattling

nearside front bumper and inner wing cowling damaged

nearside front tyre slight damage on the sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

offide front and nearside front mirrors slight damage

offside front sidelight housing slight damage

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,898 miles

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

Spare wheel flat

n/s/f bumper damaged and slightly insecure

n/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/f position lamp lense damaged

o/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/f wing mirror lense cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Spare wheel flat

n/s/f bumper damaged and slightly insecure

n/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/f position lamp lense damaged

o/s/f windscreen wiper split

o/s/f wing mirror lense cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,987 miles

front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside front side light lenese damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc surfaces starting to corrode

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside front side light lenese damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,488 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)

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 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKN, 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 P151 NKN registered?

P151 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P151 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 NKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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