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P185 OLL

1997 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,172 mi
Last recorded75,172 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 OLL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 75,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

nearside front side light damaged

Fail 5 May 2017 75,172 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

nearside front side light damaged

Pass 7 May 2016 72,951 miles

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

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear light unit damaged (red taped over brake light)

Fail 5 May 2016 72,951 miles

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

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

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear light unit damaged (red taped over brake light)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,162 miles

Oil leak

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres perished + worn on inner edges

cut on outer side wall of nearside rear tyre

nearside front side light damaged

offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 May 2014 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear panel/boot floor slightly damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 66,679 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front + offside rear tyres perished

rear panel/boot floor slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,775 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear + nearside front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both rear + nearside front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,663 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,663 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,203 miles

both rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,112 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front number plate disfigured

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,287 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,972 miles

front number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,221 miles

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

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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P185 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Black 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 P185 OLL, 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 P185 OLL registered?

P185 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P185 OLL safe to buy?

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