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P182 TGK

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,344 mi
Last recorded158,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 TGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 158,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 158,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 146,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 135,870 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 135,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 125,444 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack / craze

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 103,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,431 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 94,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 68,154 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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P182 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P182 TGK, 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 P182 TGK registered?

P182 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P182 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P182 TGK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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