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P165 FHC

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 FHC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,748 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,748 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 30,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 22,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,540 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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P165 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P165 FHC, 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 P165 FHC registered?

P165 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P165 FHC safe to buy?

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