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P168 VGJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 71,013 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,084 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,549 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front & rear plates poor, disc poor

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,209 miles

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

n/s/ door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,298 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,853 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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P168 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P168 VGJ, 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 P168 VGJ registered?

P168 VGJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P168 VGJ safe to buy?

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