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P187 LVU

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,001 miles

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

fule pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

fule pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,888 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

nrar side rear tyre cracking

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,334 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,423 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 43,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,722 miles

offside front tyre worn low

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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P187 LVU registered?

P187 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P187 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 LVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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