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P174 THR

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 THR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,027 miles

Underside of vehicle becoming very rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2015 82,644 miles

Offside driver steering wheel cover for air bag cover is taped up

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,177 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,809 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stop light not work

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,803 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 59,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,410 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,382 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,476 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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P174 THR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P174 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 P174 THR registered?

P174 THR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P174 THR safe to buy?

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