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P172 LVU

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,148 mi
Last recorded66,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 55,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,266 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

varous bushes front and rear split

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,338 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,408 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,818 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,981 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

offside wiper torn slightly at end

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,860 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 33,860 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 LVU 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 83.3%.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 LVU registered?

P172 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P172 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 LVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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