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P171 TDM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 TDM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,035 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet slight damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 85,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,691 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,499 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shocker boots deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front shocker boots deteriorated

o/s/f spring crouded at top

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,384 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,732 miles

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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P171 TDM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P171 TDM, 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 TDM registered?

P171 TDM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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