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P172 BCK

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,614 mi
Last recorded135,614 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 135,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 135,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 87,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 198,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,810 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 35,810 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P172 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P172 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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What year was P172 BCK registered?

P172 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P172 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 BCK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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