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P188 OLL

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,440 mi
Last recorded150,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,440 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 150,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 142,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front c.v gaiters cracking

lower arm bushes starting to crack

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 135,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 127,797 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 118,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 118,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 108,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 101,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 85,358 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 85,358 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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P188 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLL, 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 OLL registered?

P188 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P188 OLL safe to buy?

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