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P171 KEY

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 KEY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,131 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 99,131 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight Suspension top mount (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 96,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

general underside corrosion

nearside gearbox diff seal leaking

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,975 miles

corrosion on underside

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,813 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,813 miles

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

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

front brake backplates corroded

slight judder on front brakes

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,371 miles

both front brake backplate corroded

corrosion on exhaust system

some wear in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,086 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 66,086 miles

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

some corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,008 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 52,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 44,568 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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P171 KEY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P171 KEY, 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 P171 KEY registered?

P171 KEY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P171 KEY safe to buy?

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