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P153 NWE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 NWE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front tarnished (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and n/s/r on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,716 miles

advise condensation off side head lamp

advise rear tail gate damage

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 132,604 miles

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

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

advise condensation off side head lamp

advise rear tail gate damage

advise small chips on screen

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 117,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,904 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,113 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,382 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 84,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,349 miles

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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P153 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P153 NWE, 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 P153 NWE registered?

P153 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P153 NWE safe to buy?

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