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P186 DPD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,460 mi
Last recorded73,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,460 miles

both sides rear sill to floors outer sills and ends of sill have corrosion

chip in windscreen

no airbag light

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsr wheel arch corroded

os cv boot perished

osr wheel arch corroded

power steering res/ lid missing has plastic on it

rear number plate delaminated

slight rear footbrake imbalance 14%

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,583 miles

all around body damage

chip in windscreen

no airbag light

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion rear sill to floors and outer sills

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,583 miles

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

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

all around body damage

chip in windscreen

no airbag light

nsf tyre perished

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion rear sill to floors and outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,325 miles

both front bumper corners damaged

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

osf drive shaft gaitor splitting

osr tyre worn to 2mm and perished

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,325 miles

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

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

both front bumper corners damaged

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsf tyre worn to 3mm

osf drive shaft gaitor splitting

osr tyre worn to 2mm and perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf brake juddering

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

osr tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 8 Jul 2009 58,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

osr tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight score on osf brake disc

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,728 miles

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

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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P186 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P186 DPD, 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 P186 DPD registered?

P186 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P186 DPD safe to buy?

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