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P178 SLG

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,544 mi
Last recorded122,544 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 SLG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,544 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 122,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 113,744 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 108,261 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,261 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre puncture.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,016 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 96,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear tyre n/s starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 83,309 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 SLG 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 P178 SLG, 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 P178 SLG registered?

P178 SLG is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P178 SLG safe to buy?

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