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P152 JDC

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 JDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 89,581 miles

both inner rear sills forming crossion

n/s/r outer arch dented

Fail 31 May 2011 89,579 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both inner rear sills forming crossion

n/s/r outer arch dented

Pass 25 May 2010 83,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,083 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,454 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 67,476 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 67,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 59,707 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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P152 JDC 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 66.7%.

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 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 P152 JDC, 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 P152 JDC registered?

P152 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P152 JDC safe to buy?

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