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P163 DCE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

back boot damaged

both side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

corosion on sills

offside front cv boot started to perish

Fail 4 Jul 2012 126,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

back boot damaged

both side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

corosion on sills

offside front cv boot started to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 99,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,785 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s/f arch cover adrift

advise tailgate damage

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,695 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 80,445 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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P163 DCE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P163 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

P163 DCE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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