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P189 TGK

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,747 mi
Last recorded43,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 TGK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,908 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,673 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,126 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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P189 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P189 TGK, 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 P189 TGK registered?

P189 TGK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P189 TGK safe to buy?

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