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P153 BSB

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 BSB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,969 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both offside tyres sidewalls cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,109 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both offside tyres sidewalls cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,572 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,535 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,990 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,792 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 69,414 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 66,545 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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P153 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P153 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.

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P153 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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