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P171 OSD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OSD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 124,278 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight buckle in o/s/r tyre/wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2012 124,031 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight buckle in o/s/r tyre/wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2012 123,817 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc starting to swell from corrosion

noise from engine

smell of petrol from underside of vehicle but no visible sign of leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 106,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 106,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 62,730 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brakes rise & fall close to fail limit

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 OSD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSD, 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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P171 OSD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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