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P188 DPD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,103 mi
Last recorded209,103 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 DPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 209,103 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tie-bar bush deteriated

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 188,334 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 188,334 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 169,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 148,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P188 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P188 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 P188 DPD registered?

P188 DPD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P188 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 DPD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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