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P166 SUC

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,931 mi
Last recorded104,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 SUC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front brake disc, inner face badly scored

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,066 miles

offside front brake disc, inner face badly scored

Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,164 miles

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

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

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 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P166 SUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 SUC registered?

P166 SUC is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P166 SUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 SUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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