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P167 BCK

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill week/corrodid

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill week/corrodid

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,020 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,020 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer & inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 104,250 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer & inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 94,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,004 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 88,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,392 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 81,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,888 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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P167 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P167 BCK, 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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P167 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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