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P163 DBV

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 DBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 84,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 84,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 72,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cooling radiator deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2006 59,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cooling radiator deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P163 DBV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P163 DBV, 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 P163 DBV registered?

P163 DBV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P163 DBV safe to buy?

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