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P153 ONF

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 ONF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,092 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,744 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,767 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,049 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,049 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,241 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are starting to crack along sidewalls and outer shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 34,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 ONF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

P153 ONF is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P153 ONF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 ONF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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