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P183 MOM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 MOM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 63,616 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,011 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,513 miles

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,405 miles

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,898 miles

grease around offside driveshaft boot

Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

grease around offside driveshaft boot

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,529 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 44,529 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,631 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 41,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

wipers smearing slightly

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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P183 MOM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P183 MOM, 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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P183 MOM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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