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P157 GTV

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,188 mi
Last recorded55,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,188 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,291 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,291 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,469 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,636 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 4 May 2010 45,464 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 45,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2007 40,378 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 40,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 37,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P157 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P157 GTV, 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 P157 GTV registered?

P157 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P157 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 GTV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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