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P181 CTA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,447 mi
Last recorded22,447 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 22,447 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 22,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs and attached components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 21,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front rear of brakes and backing plates corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,090 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,518 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension components corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,006 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,529 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,928 miles

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

front hub components have surface rust

offside rear reverse light not working

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front hub components have surface rust

offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,404 miles

both front suspensions corroding

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

offside door mirror housing damaged and tapped up

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

radiator core corroding with minor leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,821 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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P181 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P181 CTA, 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 P181 CTA registered?

P181 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P181 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 CTA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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