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P173 THR

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 THR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 88,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,012 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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P173 THR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P173 THR, 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 P173 THR registered?

P173 THR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P173 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 THR shows 6 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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