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P165 HKL

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 142,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 142,832 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,531 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 107,790 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 93,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,216 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,985 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 HKL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKL, 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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P165 HKL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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