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P178 NKN

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 NKN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,572 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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P178 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P178 NKN, 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

How do I check the history of P178 NKN?

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What year was P178 NKN registered?

P178 NKN is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P178 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 NKN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P178 NKN have outstanding finance?

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