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P160 MWB

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 MWB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,947 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 95,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 91,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 83,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,965 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SOME SIDEWALL DAMAGE

SOME CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS

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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P160 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P160 MWB, 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 P160 MWB registered?

P160 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P160 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 MWB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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