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P187 JRB

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,341 mi
Last recorded197,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 JRB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 197,341 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 197,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 189,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 184,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 180,052 miles

ligth scratch in screen

Pass 9 Nov 2007 177,309 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Nov 2007 177,251 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Nov 2006 174,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 173,649 miles

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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P187 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P187 JRB, 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 P187 JRB registered?

P187 JRB is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P187 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 JRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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