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P180 NTU

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 NTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,282 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 128,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 118,654 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 118,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,840 miles

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

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 19 Jan 2009 109,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 99,034 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 99,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 94,397 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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P180 NTU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P180 NTU, 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 P180 NTU registered?

P180 NTU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P180 NTU safe to buy?

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