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P178 DPD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,941 mi
Last recorded117,941 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 117,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 117,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,622 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 101,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 86,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,914 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P178 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P178 DPD, 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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P178 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P178 DPD safe to buy?

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