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P166 NKN

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,409 mi
Last recorded152,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 152,404 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 147,295 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 147,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 144,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 140,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 140,332 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,288 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,644 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,382 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side inner cv boot split..

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,065 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,462 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 81,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 70,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P166 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P166 NKN, 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 P166 NKN registered?

P166 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P166 NKN safe to buy?

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