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P185 YFE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,797 mi
Last recorded57,797 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 YFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,336 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,611 miles

o/s + n/s inner sills rear have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2018 29,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s + n/s inner sills rear have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,315 miles

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

Nearside inner sil corroded not holed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sil corroded not holed

Fail 22 Jan 2016 29,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside inner sil corroded not holed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sil corroded not holed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,190 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 29,189 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,812 miles

all 4 tyres have deep cracks in the tread blocks

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,536 miles

nearside head light in poor condition, wet inside, light output reduced

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,071 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,426 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,842 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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P185 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P185 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

P185 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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