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P177 XGJ

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

g/box slight oil leak

slight damage too n/s/r & o/s/r body panels

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,126 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to o/s/r

rear bumber damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s/r

rear bumber damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,115 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 47,115 miles

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

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,543 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,956 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 XGJ 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 70%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

P177 XGJ is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P177 XGJ safe to buy?

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