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P193 NLM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 NLM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 61,783 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,383 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,785 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,200 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 35,145 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,640 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,060 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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P193 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P193 NLM, 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 P193 NLM registered?

P193 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P193 NLM safe to buy?

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