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P156 SMV

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,329 mi
Last recorded55,329 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,329 miles

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

all four tyres are startinbg to get low

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,662 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of age 1996

Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,399 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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P156 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P156 SMV, 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 P156 SMV registered?

P156 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P156 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 SMV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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