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P156 UWK

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 UWK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 101,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 101,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 70,012 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 UWK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

P156 UWK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P156 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 UWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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