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P177 DOV

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,889 mi
Last recorded94,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 DOV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,527 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,638 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,272 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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P177 DOV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P177 DOV, 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 P177 DOV registered?

P177 DOV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P177 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 DOV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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