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P181 YUA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 YUA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine Bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine Bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 83,214 miles

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 80,251 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 80,235 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake back plates corroded

both sill backs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,725 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel return pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake back plates corroded

both sill backs corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 74,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 73,218 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 72,077 miles

All four shockabsober gaitors deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/f bump stop missing and n/s/f bump stop deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f back plate badly corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 72,069 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All four shockabsober gaitors deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/s/f bump stop missing and n/s/f bump stop deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f back plate badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 69,802 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 66,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres scrubbed on extreme inner edges

nail in outer shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2011 66,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

both front tyres scrubbed on extreme inner edges

nail in outer shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,073 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the insides

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

Offside front brake disc back plate corroding away

Pass 5 May 2009 57,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 57,411 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 57,399 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cooling radiator in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2008 52,666 miles

n/s/f wheel trim loose

radiator in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2008 52,664 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel trim loose

radiator in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2007 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

radiator cooling elements missing (radiator damaged).

Pass 4 May 2007 47,572 miles

radiator cooling elements missing (radiator damaged).

Pass 8 May 2006 43,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2006 43,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

radiator in poor condition

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 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P181 YUA, 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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P181 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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