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P172 DPD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

one washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 99,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,094 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

anti roll bar rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,394 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

anti roll bar rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,233 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,806 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 63,806 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,655 miles

front brake application becoming uneven

offside front brake disc rusty

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,190 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,859 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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P172 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPD, 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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P172 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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