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P194 GMO

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 GMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,543 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,064 miles

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear anti-roll bar bush has slight play

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear anti-roll bar bush has slight play

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,449 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jun 2012 119,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front sidelight lense damaged

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,116 miles

Nearside rear anti-roll bar inner bush has slight play

Offside rear anti-roll bar inner bush has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 116,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear anti-roll bar inner bush has slight play

Offside rear anti-roll bar inner bush has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 106,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,155 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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P194 GMO is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P194 GMO, 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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P194 GMO is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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